- stress and anxiety
- trauma and PTSD
- ADHD and bipolar
About Kelly
Kelly Petravicz is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts with four years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar presentations, and ADHD, including social anxiety and phobia among her areas of attention.
Kelly works with people who are managing strong emotions and difficult life changes. She typically helps clients name what feels most pressing, try small behavior changes, and practice skills that reduce day-to-day distress. Conversations are straightforward and paced to the person's comfort level.
Her background emphasizes evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address post-traumatic stress, attachment issues, and caregiver strain. In sessions she uses practical tools to manage mood swings, overwhelm, and the effects of past trauma. She supports people who want clearer routines and better ways to respond when anxiety or depressive symptoms rise.
Kelly also assists people living with bipolar experiences and ADHD by focusing on concrete strategies for daily functioning. That can include structuring tasks, building sleep and activity plans, and identifying early warning signs that need attention. The goal is to increase predictability and reduce moments of crisis.
When social situations feel hard, she helps break them into manageable steps and practices skills for being around others. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to talk about goals and next steps.
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Kelly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills. One common approach involves structured skills practice to reduce anxious reactions and improve daily functioning. This method helps people notice patterns of thinking and try small behavior changes to test what works.Another approach addresses the effects of trauma and attachment difficulties through gradual processing and grounding techniques. These strategies aim to reduce overwhelming reactions and increase steadier responses to reminders or stressful interactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kelly will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels manageable, and then suggest techniques to try. She adjusts plans based on the client's feedback so the work fits everyday life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when needed. They can also let people try different ways of working without changing routines dramatically, and therapists will help decide how to use session time most effectively.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar experiences, depression, ADHD, and related issues such as attachment difficulties, caregiver stress, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
Her work uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a practical style focused on skills and behavior changes. Sessions emphasize clear tools for managing symptoms and improving daily routines.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of clinical experience as a licensed clinician in Massachusetts.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an MA and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to discuss goals and next steps.