Kelsey Devries , LMSW

Kelsey Devries, LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker), is a Michigan-based therapist with 9 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and a wide range of relationship and family concerns. She works with issues such as grief, parenting challenges, codependency, intimacy-related problems, and compassion fatigue, offering a compassionate, client-focused approach that centers each person’s goals and values.

Kelsey brings a warm, interactive style to therapy and aims to make clients feel as comfortable as possible. She values collaboration and prefers a treatment plan driven by the client’s priorities, using structured skill-building and practical problem-solving when appropriate. Her practice draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness techniques, Client-Centered Therapy, and motivational interviewing to tailor interventions to each individual.

Beginning therapy can be challenging, and Kelsey focuses on making the initial steps straightforward and supportive. She emphasizes partnership in the work, helping clients identify strengths, build coping skills, and move toward their own definition of wellness while maintaining a human, approachable atmosphere in sessions.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with a licensed professional

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship in which the client's goals and values guide the work. This approach supports self-exploration, confidence, and growth during life transitions and relationship challenges.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and learn practical strategies to shift those patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and problems that benefit from structured skill-building.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress. DBT-based techniques can be useful for regulating strong feelings, reducing reactivity, and strengthening communication in relationships.

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

Online therapy with a licensed professional offers practical flexibility. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, maintain continuity through transitions, and access care from different locations, all while allowing therapists to adapt formats to what works best for each client.