Kelsey Devries , LMSW

Kelsey Devries is a Licensed Master Social Worker - LMSW - with nine years of experience supporting people through trauma, addictions, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. Based in Michigan, she draws on a broad clinical toolkit to address concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem struggles, parenting and family issues, intimacy and attachment challenges, and compassion fatigue. Her practice emphasizes collaboration; treatment is guided by each person’s goals and paced to fit their needs.

Kelsey’s manner is warm and interactive, and she aims to create a comfortable atmosphere where clients can work through difficult material and also find moments of relief and even laughter. She integrates client-centered principles with evidence-informed strategies such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy, and brings mindfulness and motivational interviewing techniques into her work when helpful. Those seeking support for substance-related concerns, trauma and abuse, blended family dynamics, or communication and commitment issues will find a practical focus on skills, problem solving, and real-world coping strategies.

Kelsey approaches therapy as a partnership, helping people identify strengths, build resilience, and move toward their personal definition of wellness. Her practice is driven by empathy, respect, and a commitment to helping clients create meaningful change.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Client-centered therapy focuses on the individual’s own experience and goals, offering a supportive environment where the therapist follows the client’s lead and helps them discover their own solutions. It is useful for people working through life transitions, relationship challenges, and questions of identity and self-worth.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It teaches practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that maintain distress, making it well suited to clients who want structured tools and measurable progress.

Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills. It can be particularly helpful for people struggling with intense emotions, relationship conflicts, or patterns of impulsivity.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kelsey works collaboratively with clients to assess which methods align with their needs, goals, and personal preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions happen - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - so clients can choose formats that fit work, family, and daily life. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home, and integrate skills into everyday routines.