- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Trauma and abuse
About Kelsey
Kelsey Phillips is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with six years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression. She speaks English and uses practical, problem-focused conversations to help people manage hard moments.
Her style centers on collaborative work. She helps clients identify strengths they already have and build on them. Sessions look at what matters most to the client and then try small, concrete steps to make daily life easier.
Kelsey has worked across a range of concerns related to emotion regulation and behavior. She helps people who struggle with panic, mood instability, substance use, and the effects of past trauma. She also addresses issues like attachment worries, body image, caregiver stress, and communication problems.
In sessions she focuses on clear goals and practical skills. Conversations can include planning for triggers, making small behavior changes, and practicing ways to respond differently in social or stressful situations. She supports people through feelings of guilt, shame, impulsivity, and self-harm urges by breaking problems into manageable parts.
For someone unsure about starting, Kelsey guides the first steps: matching on intake questions and booking an initial meeting. Her approach is straightforward and oriented toward fitting therapy into everyday life rather than long, abstract talk.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on practical skills and structured work. One approach emphasizes identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood; it teaches specific exercises to practice between sessions. Another approach centers on building emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills to help manage strong feelings, panic, or urges related to substance use or self-harm.Figuring out which approaches will work best is part of the early work together. The therapist will review your goals and symptoms, explain options in plain terms, and try methods that fit your needs and preferences. That collaborative process helps adjust techniques as progress is tracked.
Practical benefits of working online include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy week. Confirm which session formats are currently offered before you book, since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it simpler to have shorter check-ins, follow up after a difficult day, or continue care when travel or time constraints make in-person meetings hard. Licensed professionals can still use structured exercises, homework, and step-by-step planning in virtual sessions to support progress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Kelsey works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression, plus related concerns such as panic, mood problems, and substance use.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a collaborative, practical approach that focuses on clients' strengths and small, concrete steps to manage problems and daily stressors.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience as a clinician working with a variety of mood and trauma-related concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an LMSW, licensed in Michigan, and practices with clients based in that state.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm the current session options before booking to be sure they fit your needs.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.