Therapist profile
Joy Kelleher, LCSW, CSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and parenting focus
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Joy
Joy Kelleher is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Georgia with 25 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, parenting strain, and life transitions. Joy also addresses issues such as addiction, grief, ADHD, and career challenges.
Her approach is practical and relational. Sessions focus on identifying strengths and building skills people can use at home. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative work to help people make small, concrete changes.
Joy’s background includes extensive work across different settings and international experience. That variety has shaped a flexible style that adapts to individual needs. She often supports people who are navigating midlife changes, divorce and separation, cancer-related concerns, or the stress of high-demand jobs.
In session she discusses realistic steps, coping strategies, and ways to reframe difficult thoughts. She also helps with practical problems like workplace stress, parenting pressures, and managing mood swings. The tone is straightforward and focused on usable tools rather than vague concepts.
Outside clinical work she volunteers as an assistant swim coach at a local university and has a history of community involvement. That experience informs how she supports young adults through life transitions and helps people balance competing responsibilities.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take committed actions in line with those values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, coping with life changes, and parenting stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, panic, mood disorders, and stress management. Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as needs evolve, and sessions can combine elements from different approaches to address specific problems. The original biography did not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Discussing preferred rhythms and practical constraints at the first appointment helps plan sessions that suit daily life.Areas of focus
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of family and parenting concerns can she help with?
She works with adults dealing with parenting strain, relationship-related stress, and family conflict as presented by the individual.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is relational and strength-based, using practical tools from CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and narrative approaches to address daily problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience as a social worker, including a range of community and international work.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Georgia.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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