Kelly Walsh, LISW
Compassionate care from LISW Kelly Walsh
- Trauma and abuse support
- LGBTQ affirming care
- 31 years experience
About Kelly Walsh
Kelly Walsh is an LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker) with more than three decades of clinical experience. She specializes in supporting people through complex emotional challenges and offers compassionate, individualized care tailored to each person's circumstances.
Her practice focuses on helping clients manage depression, anxiety, trauma, and difficult interpersonal dynamics. She cultivates a welcoming, affirming environment that respects diverse identities and life stories.
Kelly has particular experience working with LGBTQ individuals, young adults, and those navigating life transitions, workplace stress, and relationship complexities. Her work emphasizes empowering clients to develop self-love, improve communication skills, address social anxiety, and rediscover personal purpose.
Whether clients are coping with grief, relationship problems, or seeking deeper self-understanding, Kelly accompanies them with empathy and professional guidance. She integrates evidence-based approaches to help build resilience, process challenging emotions, and support meaningful personal growth.
Kelly welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and is dedicated to offering a nonjudgmental space that supports healing and long-term well-being.
Her practice focuses on helping clients manage depression, anxiety, trauma, and difficult interpersonal dynamics. She cultivates a welcoming, affirming environment that respects diverse identities and life stories.
Kelly has particular experience working with LGBTQ individuals, young adults, and those navigating life transitions, workplace stress, and relationship complexities. Her work emphasizes empowering clients to develop self-love, improve communication skills, address social anxiety, and rediscover personal purpose.
Whether clients are coping with grief, relationship problems, or seeking deeper self-understanding, Kelly accompanies them with empathy and professional guidance. She integrates evidence-based approaches to help build resilience, process challenging emotions, and support meaningful personal growth.
Kelly welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and is dedicated to offering a nonjudgmental space that supports healing and long-term well-being.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Kelly Walsh have?
Kelly Walsh has 31 years of experience in clinical practice.
Is Kelly Walsh a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LISW, which denotes a Licensed Independent Social Worker. License details: OH LISW I.1801129-SUPV.
In which languages does Kelly Walsh provide therapy?
Kelly Walsh provides therapy in English.
Where is Kelly Walsh located?
Kelly Walsh is located in Ohio.
How can I work with Kelly Walsh as my therapist?
Clients can work with Kelly Walsh through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Kelly Walsh work with international clients?
Yes, Kelly Walsh works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Kelly Walsh cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as the client’s location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Attachment, Client-Centered, and CBT Approaches for Online Care
Kelly Walsh draws from Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationship patterns affect present-day connections. This approach helps people understand attachment issues, improve relationship dynamics, and work through trauma related to closeness and trust.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes the client's own experience and priorities. In practice this means creating empathetic, nonjudgmental support that helps with self-esteem, identity questions, and navigating life changes.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another key tool in her work, focusing on identifying unhelpful thoughts and building practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and stress-related behaviors.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kelly will collaborate with each client to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to maintain continuity of care from different locations. These options allow clients to access therapy in ways that fit their daily life while working toward meaningful change with a licensed professional.