Kelly Messing-Mirabito is a Licensed Professional Counselor with nearly two decades of experience.
01About Kelly
Kelly Messing-Mirabito is a Licensed Professional Counselor with nearly two decades of experience. She draws on a background in counseling from Oakland University to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and other life changes. She aims to be a steady, compassionate presence while clients work toward clearer goals.
Kelly listens first and then helps people sort out what matters most to them. She uses straightforward tools from cognitive behavioral and solution-focused approaches.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings and on small changes that add up over time. Her style is warm and direct. She meets people where they are and avoids judgment.
Work often includes identifying unhelpful thinking, building coping skills, and testing new patterns in everyday life. She also supports people dealing with relationship strain, parenting pressures, career stress, and addictive behaviors. Conversations look at immediate concerns and plan short-term goals to reduce overwhelm and restore a sense of control.
Kelly believes change starts with small, manageable actions. She helps clients break down big problems into doable tasks. The focus is on steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Clients in Michigan who prefer a practical, listening-focused approach may find this style helpful. Kelly emphasizes collaboration and clear next steps so people leave sessions with something tangible to try before the next meeting.
02Credentials
- LPC (Michigan)
- License 6401007561 · expires March 2026
- NPI
- 1841613957 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Kelly lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
- Depression
Methods Kelly names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Kelly names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Therapeutic approaches for online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship. The therapist listens carefully and helps people reflect on their feelings and choices so they can decide what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect behavior and mood; it uses concrete exercises to change unhelpful thinking and build new habits that ease anxiety and depression.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that match the client's needs, and adjust the plan as progress unfolds. That way the work stays practical and tailored rather than fixed to a single method.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different lifestyles. Video calls work well for face-to-face conversation and skill practice. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a break during the day. Live chat or text messaging offers short check-ins and quick problem-solving between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent when schedules are busy or travel comes up.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Kelly commonly address?
Kelly works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, addictions, relationship strain, parenting pressures, career concerns, and life transitions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and straightforward. She listens first, then uses practical tools to set short-term goals and build coping skills.
What is her professional background?
She trained at Oakland University and has been practicing for 19 years as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is located in Michigan and holds a Michigan Licensed Professional Counselor credential.
Can sessions be held in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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