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 supporting people navigating addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, motivation, and self-esteem concerns, and she also addresses a wide range of related challenges including anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy-related difficulties, and coping with life changes.

Kelli adopts a compassionate, nonjudgmental stance and works collaboratively to create an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly and safely. She draws on therapeutic approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to tailor care to each person’s needs, helping individuals develop practical coping skills and build confidence as they work toward meaningful goals.

Kelli acknowledges that taking the first step toward therapy takes courage and affirms that beginning this work is an important act of self-care. She is accepting clients in Alabama and aims to provide steady, empathic support for those facing stress, trauma, addiction, relationship struggles, and other life transitions.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Kelli Rue-Bachini

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take practical steps toward a meaningful life while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often useful for stress, anxiety, and patterns that interfere with living according to personal priorities.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and supports the client's own process of self-discovery and growth. This approach can be beneficial for building self-esteem, improving relationships, and navigating life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors while teaching concrete coping skills. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, and developing healthier responses to stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kelli will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors techniques over time to match what is most helpful.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing individuals to engage in care from home or other convenient locations. These options make it easier to schedule regular sessions, maintain continuity during life changes, and access support in a way that fits daily routines.