Kelly Devine , LCSW

Kelly Devine, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), brings a direct yet compassionate style to work with people facing substance use challenges. She approaches each person with authenticity, respect, and a nonjudgmental stance, acknowledging how isolating and heavy life can feel when alcohol or drugs begin to take over. Kelly specializes in supporting reduction or cessation of alcohol, prescription and non-prescription opioids including fentanyl, benzodiazepines, kratom, methamphetamines, and cocaine, and she addresses the complex issues that often accompany addiction - shame, trauma, strained relationships, questions of identity, or the sense of being stuck.

Her work blends warmth and collaboration with a practical, harm-reduction framework, helping clients define what recovery or sobriety means for them whether that is total abstinence, moderation, or another personally defined goal. Rather than simply taking notes, Kelly helps assess what is working, identifies obstacles, and maps next steps the client can take. She also brings focused experience with veteran and armed forces issues and postpartum depression, tailoring support to fit each person s background and needs. Therapy with Kelly aims to be an honest, challenging, and supportive space for building a life that feels more aligned and manageable.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Kelly Devine uses several evidence-informed approaches to support people working through substance use and related concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding how early relationships shape current emotional patterns and interpersonal needs - it can be helpful for clients working through trust, connection, and relationship challenges that intersect with addiction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors by teaching practical skills for coping, managing cravings, and reducing relapse risk. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, client-centered method designed to strengthen motivation for change and explore ambivalence, which is often central to decisions about reducing or stopping substance use.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kelly works collaboratively with each person to determine which combination of methods fits their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress and challenges emerge. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend techniques to match the client s circumstances.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions happen - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to access support from home, work, or while managing caregiving and work schedules. These options can improve consistency of care and make it simpler to maintain momentum between appointments.