Kelly Morana-Piazza , LPC, LMHC

Kelly Morana-Piazza is a licensed mental health counselor practicing in Florida with 11 years of professional experience. She holds the credentials LPC and LMHC - Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Mental Health Counselor - which reflect her training and state authorization to provide therapy. Kelly earned two master's degrees from St. John’s University: an MPS, which is a Master in Professional Studies completed in 2007, and an MSEd in clinical mental health counseling completed in 2013.

Originally from New York City, Kelly relocated to Florida in 2014 after several years working as a paralegal in diverse settings. That earlier career experience, combined with her graduate training and life changes, shaped her decision in her late twenties to pursue counseling and continues to inform her practical, strengths-based approach. She draws on multiple clinical methods to help people navigate everyday challenges and longer-term struggles.

Kelly has experience supporting people with stress and anxiety, addictions, anger, self-esteem and confidence, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief, parenting and intimacy-related issues, career transitions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes. She approaches therapy from a perspective that honors each person as the expert of their own story and seeks to help clients identify and build on personal strengths. Kelly recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and aims to offer supportive, collaborative care to those ready to start.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Kelly Morana-Piazza uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s goals and perspective guide the work. This approach is useful for building self-awareness, strengthening self-esteem, and navigating relationship or identity concerns.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and developing practical skills to change behaviors and mood. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress management, and coping with life transitions.

Mindfulness Therapy is another tool in her work, teaching simple attention and awareness practices that can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation, which helps with anxiety, anger, and stress-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kelly works collaboratively with each person to determine which combination of methods fits their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Kelly is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexible options to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent care from home, work, or on the go, while allowing therapists to tailor session length and style to what works best for each client.