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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger and control
About Kelly
LISW-CP (Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice) with 25 years of experience, Kelly DiCenso helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. She also focuses on control issues, guilt and shame, and post-traumatic stress. Kelly practices in South Carolina and conducts work with individual adults.
Kelly uses straightforward, person-centered work. She listens to what matters most and helps people set small, manageable goals. Sessions often center on practical steps to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning rather than abstract theory.
Her style is collaborative. Kelly and the person she is working with decide together which strategies to try and how to pace them. That can mean talking through difficult memories, learning new ways to handle strong emotions, or practicing clearer communication in close relationships.
Over a long career she has refined ways to address long-term effects of trauma and patterns like guilt, shame, and control struggles. She aims for changes people can keep using after sessions end. Therapy may include skills for managing anger, techniques for easing anxiety, and focused work on depressive patterns.
Kelly has a particular interest in supporting older adults and in the challenges that often come with later life. She frames work in realistic, achievable terms and checks in regularly about progress and next steps. To begin, people follow the practice's intake flow and schedule an initial session.
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Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Kelly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear steps and symptom relief. Cognitive approaches help people spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns that drive anxiety and depression. This method teaches practical skills for managing worry, mood shifts, and negative self-talk.Trauma-focused strategies address the effects of past abuse and post-traumatic stress by helping people process difficult memories and reduce their emotional hold. These techniques often combine paced discussion with skills to regulate strong emotions and respond differently to triggers.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kelly will collaborate with each person to decide which strategies suit their needs, goals, and preferences. She revisits plans as progress is made and adjusts methods based on what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with the intake coordinator about which session length and format will be offered and how they can match your routine.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she handle?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. Additional focus areas include control issues, guilt and shame, and post-traumatic stress.
How does she approach therapy?
Work is collaborative and practical. She listens, helps set small goals, and uses direct strategies to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience working with adults on mood, trauma, and relationship concerns. That span reflects long-term clinical practice in varied care settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds the LISW-CP credential and practices in South Carolina. The credential is listed as SC LISW-CP in her documentation.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are provided to people located where the practice is authorized to offer services.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and work is billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees are provided during intake and depend on the selected billing arrangement.
How do I begin sessions?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. The questionnaire helps match needs and schedule an initial appointment.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.