Mona Lisa Kelly , LPC

Mona Lisa Kelly is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan with 34 years of professional experience helping people navigate life transitions and emotional challenges. She works with adults facing grief and loss, eating concerns, stress and anxiety, anger, depression, and issues related to self-esteem, motivation, and career difficulties. Her practice also addresses caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, forgiveness, guilt and shame, impulsivity, life purpose, prejudice and discrimination, social anxiety, women's issues, workplace struggles, and concerns common to young adults.

Kelly approaches each person as the expert on their own story, building on individual strengths to support change and growth. She emphasizes that seeking help is a courageous step toward a more fulfilling life and offers steady encouragement and practical guidance throughout the therapeutic journey. Her work is grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the client - focused goals, and she partners with clients to develop coping skills and clearer pathways forward.

Clients can expect an empowering, respectful relationship that highlights resilience and practical strategies for handling loss, mood concerns, relationship and work stressors, and shifts in identity or purpose. Kelly aims to support each person in taking meaningful steps toward greater well-being and life satisfaction.

Practical approaches for online therapeutic care

Mona Lisa Kelly uses evidence-based techniques that translate well to remote sessions. She employs skills-based interventions to address stress and anxiety, teaching practical coping strategies such as breathing skills, activity scheduling, and problem-solving to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. She also offers grief-focused support that helps clients process loss, mourn changes, and find ways to adapt while honoring what they have experienced. For eating and body-related concerns she applies behavioral and motivational strategies to build healthier routines and strengthen self-care.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kelly works collaboratively with each person to identify methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions over time, inviting feedback and adjusting focus to ensure the work remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for Kelly's practice - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit differing schedules and comfort levels. This flexibility makes it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home or work, and use brief check-ins or longer sessions as circumstances require, while working with licensed professionals to pursue meaningful change.