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Anna Lehew Kelley

LCSW West Virginia 12 years of experience

Calm guidance for major life changes

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Anna Lehew Kelley
  • Practical coping skills
  • Trauma-informed approaches
  • Collaborative care

About Anna

Anna Lehew Kelley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people handle big life shifts and everyday stress. She speaks plainly and works in a nonjudgmental, collaborative way so clients can take practical steps forward. Anna encourages people who feel nervous about starting therapy and treats that first step as a sign of strength.

Anna has a Master of Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh and 12 years of clinical experience. She practices in West Virginia and focuses on anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship strain, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and coping with life changes. She also addresses divorce and separation, infidelity, first responder concerns, veteran and armed forces issues, and young adult challenges.

Her sessions center on identifying patterns that keep people stuck and trying out doable changes. She uses cognitive behavioral strategies to spot and shift unhelpful thinking. She also draws on attachment-based ideas to improve connection and emotion regulation techniques from DBT when strong feelings get in the way.

When trauma is involved, she may use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, alongside other approaches, to help process difficult memories. Anna works with each person to choose practical tools that match their situation and goals. She can help people build skills for managing distress and improving day-to-day functioning.

To begin, prospective clients use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How Anna’s approaches translate to online work

Anna frequently uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. CBT can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching practical skills to manage mood and reactions.

She also draws on attachment-based ideas that focus on improving relationships and emotional connection. That approach helps when relationship patterns or trust issues are part of the problem. When trauma is present, she may use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to process painful memories and reduce their emotional intensity.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options, listen to your goals, and try approaches that fit your needs and preferences. Together you can adjust techniques over time based on what helps most.

The source biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy into work and family schedules, shortening travel time, and allowing regular check-ins during busy weeks. Mention any practical needs when you complete the matching questionnaire so scheduling and session planning can match your routine.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

AddictionsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFirst responder issuesInfidelityLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPost-traumatic stressYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

West Virginia, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Anna focus on?

She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and family issues, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is nonjudgmental and collaborative. She works with clients to identify patterns and try practical changes together.

What is her clinical background?

She holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh and has 12 years of clinical experience working in mental health settings.

What credentials and region are listed for this clinician?

She is listed as LCSW and practices in West Virginia, with prior registration noted in Ohio.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are sessions billed and what do they cost?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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