Kelly Messing-Mirabito , LPC

Kelly Messing-Mirabito is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan with 19 years of clinical experience. She holds a B.S. and a Master of Counseling from Oakland University and has worked extensively with concerns such as anxiety, stress, self-esteem, depression, family and relationship issues, parenting challenges, career questions, addictions, and coping with life changes.

Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with humanistic and brief solution-focused techniques as well as behavioral strategies, allowing treatment to be tailored to each person’s needs. Kelly is known for meeting individuals where they are, offering empathetic listening and practical guidance that helps people move toward their goals. She frames therapy as a collaborative process, supporting clients through transitions and difficult moments with steady, goal-oriented work.

Kelly recognizes the courage it takes to seek help and values working alongside people who are ready to make changes. She is committed to helping clients identify strengths, develop coping skills, and build resilience over time. This platform is not appropriate for people feeling suicidal. If someone is feeling suicidal, they should call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, dial 911, or go to the nearest emergency room.

Client-Centered, CBT, and Mindfulness in Online Care

Kelly Messing-Mirabito draws from client-centered therapy, which emphasizes compassionate listening and helping people identify their own strengths and values, making it useful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - a structured approach that helps people recognize and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, often applied to anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness therapy is incorporated to help individuals build present-moment awareness and practical techniques for managing emotional reactivity and cravings.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kelly works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs. She adapts methods over time as progress and challenges emerge.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling and accessibility for people balancing work, family, or other commitments. These formats allow licensed professionals and therapists to deliver consistent, focused care while making it easier for people to engage in ongoing treatment from their own environments.