Kelli Rue-Bachini , LICSW

Kelli Rue-Bachini is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Alabama with 8 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people navigate addictions, recover from trauma and abuse, manage anger, and build motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Kelli combines practical strategies with an empathetic, strengths-based approach to support clients as they work toward meaningful change.

She creates an open, nonjudgmental setting where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly. Kelli emphasizes collaboration, helping each person identify realistic goals and actionable steps that fit their life. Recognizing that starting therapy requires courage, she honors that first step and strives to make the process accessible and encouraging for those seeking support.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Kelli often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work. ACT helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take action aligned with their values - it can be useful for anxiety, avoidance, and motivation issues. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and the client's own capacity for growth, creating space for self-exploration and strengthening self-esteem. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical skills to change behaviors and reduce symptoms, which can help with depression, anxiety, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kelli collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time to support progress. This collaborative stance helps tailor care to the person rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for people with busy schedules or limited local options. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, clients can access consistent, flexible support from a licensed professional without extra travel. These options make it easier to maintain momentum between sessions and to fit therapy into everyday life.