- Action-oriented work
- Communication skills
- Boundary clarification
About Kelly
Kelly Housler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with six years of experience listed in this profile. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family matters, self-esteem, and depression. Social anxiety and phobia are included among her focus areas. Kelly aims to help people who are ready to take action and change patterns that keep them stuck.
She works in a direct, practical way that emphasizes changing habits and thought patterns. Sessions often involve learning new ways of interacting and practicing clearer communication. She helps people clarify boundaries and find their voice in conversations that feel difficult.
Kelly describes her approach as action-oriented. That means she supports steps and practices people can try between sessions. The work can include improving communication skills, addressing attachment or abandonment concerns, and sorting through relationship or workplace issues.
Her background includes years of social work practice and experience with individual, group, and family therapy settings. The profile notes experience as a social worker for more than two decades, while the current listing records six years of practice relevant to this directory.
People looking for help with isolation, midlife transitions, divorce and separation, or communication problems may find this style practical and focused. For those concerned about social anxiety and phobia, she uses techniques aimed at shifting behavior and thinking so social situations become more manageable.
How her approaches translate to online work
Kelly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on behavior change and skill building. One common method involves identifying unhelpful patterns of thought and practice, then trying new behaviors in real life to see what shifts; this helps with anxiety, social fears, and workplace interactions. Another approach emphasizes communication skills training - practicing clearer requests, boundary setting, and conversational strategies that can reduce conflict and isolation.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client review goals and try methods that fit the client's needs and preferences, adjusting techniques over time. That collaborative process helps identify what feels useful in day-to-day life.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online session options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit appointments into work breaks, avoid travel time, and practice skills between meetings. Video can allow for role-play and visual cues, while phone check-ins can be shorter and easier when attention or bandwidth is limited. Talk with the therapist during the matching step to choose the setup that works best for scheduling and your needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, and depression, including social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is action-oriented and focused on changing unhelpful patterns through new behaviors and skills practiced between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
The profile lists six years of experience relevant to this directory and notes a longer background in social work practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to schedule?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.