Kelli Rue-Bachini , LICSW

Kelli Rue-Bachini is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Alabama with eight years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people navigate addictions, recover from trauma and abuse, manage anger, and build motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Kelli emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental approach that invites open expression and honest exploration of thoughts and feelings.

Clients work with Kelli to identify practical steps toward their goals while also addressing underlying patterns that contribute to distress. Her style centers on collaboration and empathy, supporting each person where they are and tailoring guidance to fit individual needs. Taking the first step toward therapy can require courage, and Kelli acknowledges and honors that decision as part of the healing process.

As a LICSW, Kelli holds an advanced clinical social work license that authorizes independent practice of psychotherapy. She welcomes people seeking support for emotional challenges and life transitions, and she aims to create a stable, accepting space where meaningful change can begin.

Approaches and Access for Online Therapeutic Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most to them and learn skills to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking meaningful action. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and struggles with motivation.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is often applied to anxiety, depression, anger, and many everyday challenges where thoughts and actions are linked.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathetic, non-directive relationship in which the therapist listens closely and supports the client's own insights and choices. This approach can strengthen self-esteem, improve communication, and foster emotional healing.

Deciding which approach is best is part of the therapeutic process. Kelli will work collaboratively with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to attend from home or work. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide consistent support across different communication styles and life circumstances, helping more people access care that fits their routines.