Kelly Morana-Piazza , LPC, LMHC

Kelly Morana-Piazza is a Florida-based licensed counselor with 11 years of professional experience helping people navigate life transitions and emotional challenges. She holds two master's degrees from St. John's University - a Master of Professional Studies (MPS) completed in 2007 and a Master of Science in Education (MSEd) in clinical mental health counseling earned in 2013. Before becoming a therapist she worked as a paralegal, and that earlier professional experience informs her practical, organized approach to care. Kelly relocated from New York City to Florida in 2014 and brings both life experience and formal training to her work with individuals and families.

Kelly practices from a strengths-based perspective and encourages people to recognize themselves as experts of their own stories. She supports clients dealing with stress and anxiety, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and grief, parenting concerns, and a variety of mood and attention challenges, among other issues. Her clinical toolbox includes client-centered listening, cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies, used to match interventions to each person’s needs.

Known for a respectful and collaborative style, Kelly helps clients set realistic goals, build coping skills, and increase confidence. She offers flexible formats for care and welcomes adults seeking practical, compassionate support for everyday challenges and deeper emotional work.

Approach-Focused Care Delivered Online

Kelly uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client's priorities guide the work - this approach emphasizes listening, respect, and collaboration and is helpful for relationship concerns, grief, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through practical techniques and skill-building, which can be effective for anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple attention practices that can reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation for issues like anger, stress, and attention difficulties.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Kelly partners with each person to assess needs, goals, and personal preferences, and then tailors interventions so therapy feels relevant and achievable. This collaborative process aims to build skills and make steady progress toward meaningful goals.

Online therapy with Kelly is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit care into busy lives and to continue work between sessions when consistent support matters most.