Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
How Kelly works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW-C
- Licensed in
- Maryland
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Kelly
Kelly Saraceno is a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland with 20 years of experience helping people who feel overwhelmed by life. She works directly with individuals who want to change patterns that are holding them back. Her approach is straightforward and practical.
Kelly focuses on issues such as stress, anxiety, anger, depression, bipolar concerns, addictions, and ADHD. She also supports people dealing with grief, relationship and family strain, parenting challenges, eating issues, or career stress.
Background and approach
Communication problems, loneliness, and questions about life purpose and self-love are common topics in sessions. Her sessions draw on client-centered methods that follow the pace and priorities set by the person in therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance. Kelly aims to help people move from merely surviving to making meaningful changes. She focuses on clear strategies and skill-building that can be used between meetings.
Conversations are grounded and action-oriented so progress feels practical. People who contact her typically want help managing strong emotions, improving daily coping, or shifting long-standing patterns. To begin, prospective clients follow the site process to match with her and schedule sessions based on availability.
What Kelly works with
Everything Kelly lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Kelly's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Communication problems
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Kelly lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on following the person's lead and building a trusting relationship. It helps when someone needs a listening space and guidance that respects their pace and priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches practical techniques to test and change unhelpful patterns. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and day-to-day stressors.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for managing strong emotions, tolerating distress, and improving communication. People often use these skills when anger, mood swings, or intense stress get in the way of daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as needs evolve.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and maintain consistency between meetings. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when helpful, and let people use skills in real-world moments between sessions. Because session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm the current online options before booking so arrangements match your routine and needs.
Questions people ask about Kelly
What kinds of concerns does Kelly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, bipolar concerns, addictions, ADHD, grief, eating issues, relationship and family strain, parenting challenges, career stress, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and practical, focusing on clear strategies and skills to use between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has 20 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker and has worked with people navigating major life stressors and emotional challenges.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She is listed as LCSW-C in Maryland and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.