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- Grief and end of life
- Communication problems
- Chronic illness support
About Kelly
LICSW Kelly Manning has four years of clinical experience in Massachusetts helping people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, and adjustment to life changes. She works with adults facing caregiving burdens, blended family challenges, chronic illness or disability, aging and end-of-life concerns, and isolation or loneliness.
Kelly uses a person-centered, collaborative approach. Sessions focus on listening, clarifying what matters to the client, and trying practical ways to ease daily strain. She helps people talk through communication problems and the emotional effects of long-term caregiving or health issues.
Typical work may include noticing patterns that increase stress, practicing clearer ways to say what you need, and making short-term plans to reduce overwhelm. She supports people through grief and hospice-related decisions by addressing immediate emotions and practical coping steps. Conversations are paced to each person’s readiness.
Kelly draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps sessions focused on actionable change. She frames each meeting around the client’s goals and checks in about what is and isn’t working. The aim is to increase day-to-day coping and ease relational strain where possible.
Sessions are conducted in English and she does not take international clients. Costs vary by location and are handled through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Approaches used in remote sessions
Kelly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach involves structured, goal-oriented work that identifies stress and behavior patterns that keep problems going, then tests small changes to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. This helps with anxiety, depression, and coping with chronic health issues.Another approach centers on improving communication and caregiving strategies. Sessions include rehearsing how to raise difficult topics, setting boundaries, and making step-by-step plans to reduce caregiver overload. This is useful for blended family conflicts, caregiver stress, and relational strain that comes with illness or aging.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about their needs and goals, try approaches that match those priorities, and adjust methods if something isn’t working. Clients take part in deciding what to focus on and how fast to move.
Confirm the exact online session formats before booking. The practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting therapy into a workday, shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and options that do not require travel. Discuss with the therapist how sessions can be scheduled to match everyday life and responsibilities.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include aging, caregiver stress, chronic illness and disability, blended family issues, communication problems, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and isolation.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
She uses a person-centered, collaborative approach and practices evidence-based techniques. Sessions focus on listening, clarifying goals, and trying practical steps to reduce stress and improve communication.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of experience working with adults on caregiving, grief, chronic illness, and related concerns.
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 sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.