Kelsey Devries , LMSW

Kelsey Devries is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) based in Michigan with nine years of professional experience. She works in English and brings focused clinical attention to stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, life transitions, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting, anger, depression, and compassion fatigue.

Her practice also addresses related areas such as abandonment and attachment issues, blended family dynamics, body image, caregiver stress, co-morbidity, codependency, commitment and communication challenges, control issues, dependent personality patterns, divorce and separation, domestic violence, drug and alcohol addiction, and pervasive feelings of emptiness. Kelsey combines practical skill-building with a responsive, client-guided plan to help people move toward their own definition of wellness.

Known for a warm and interactive style, she aims to make sessions as comfortable as possible and values moments of levity when appropriate. Clinically, she draws from client-centered therapy to prioritize the client’s perspective, cognitive behavioral therapy to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, dialectical behavior therapy to teach emotional regulation and coping skills, mindfulness practices to support present-moment awareness, and motivational interviewing to support readiness for change. She uses a collaborative approach to tailor treatment to each person’s goals and needs.

Approach-driven care delivered online

Kelsey integrates several evidence-informed approaches to meet a wide range of needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship and prioritizes the client’s own goals and values, making it useful for people working through life changes, relationship concerns, or questions of identity. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and patterns, and is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills, which can be helpful for intense emotions, relationship challenges, and coping with crises.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kelsey works collaboratively with clients to explore which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how care is delivered. Video calls and phone sessions allow for real-time conversation, while live chat and text-based messaging can support shorter check-ins, skill coaching, and ongoing communication between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to access licensed professionals from different locations.