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Anna Lehew Kelley

Anna Lehew Kelley, LCSW

Therapist in West Virginia

Compassionate, practical therapy for everyday struggles

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  • Collaborative approach
  • Skill-based work
  • Trauma-informed care

About Anna

Anna Lehew Kelley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who tries to make the first step feel a little easier. She offers a calm, nonjudgmental presence and works collaboratively to find practical ways forward. People come to her for help with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, depression, addiction, grief, and parenting concerns.

She uses straightforward conversations to find what’s getting in the way. Sessions focus on understanding patterns of thinking and behavior and learning new skills to manage difficult emotions. Anna listens first, then helps clients pick small, concrete steps they can try between meetings.

Her background includes a Master of Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh and 12 years of clinical experience. She holds LCSW credentials in West Virginia and also has Ohio licensure listed in her background documents. Her clinical work has included trauma, post-traumatic stress, substance use concerns, and issues faced by veterans and first responders.

Therapeutic approaches she draws on include attachment-based ideas, client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral tools, dialectical behavior skills, and EMDR. She tailors those methods to each person’s goals rather than following a single path.

Sessions aim to be practical and goal-focused. Anna helps people weigh options, practice new coping skills, and repair strained relationships when that is a priority. To begin, people use the site’s matching questionnaire and schedule a first session based on availability.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

How Anna’s Approaches Translate to Online Care

Attachment-based work focuses on relationships and patterns that formed early in life. In therapy this looks like talking through how past connections influence present reactions and practicing new ways of relating that build trust and safety.

Client-centered therapy centers on the person’s own goals. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps people decide what to try next. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with actions that lead to better outcomes; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will collaborate with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques as progress is made.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, offer shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also allows continuity of care when schedules or locations change, while still allowing the therapist to use EMDR, CBT, attachment-focused, and client-centered techniques when appropriate.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Anna help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

What is her style in sessions?

Her approach is nonjudgmental and collaborative, focusing on listening first and then trying practical steps and skills to reduce distress.

What experience does she bring?

She has 12 years of clinical experience and a Master of Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the LCSW credential and practices connected to West Virginia, with licensure information also showing Ohio LCSW in her background.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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