Madeline Lucille "Lucy" Kelley , LPC

Madeline Lucille "Lucy" Kelley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with two decades of clinical experience helping people navigate relationship challenges, build self-esteem, manage career concerns, and cope with major life transitions. She combines practical therapy methods with a compassionate, client-centered stance so individuals can explore feelings, clarify goals, and move toward greater well-being. Kelley emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and emotions can be shared and examined, and she supports each person in taking the courageous steps needed for a more satisfying life.

She brings broader professional experience to her therapeutic work, including eight years of service on the Michigan Counseling Licensure Board and teaching roles as an adjunct faculty member at Michigan State University and John Brown University, along with regular guest lectures at Eastern Michigan University. These roles have informed her clinical perspective and commitment to ethical practice. The LPC credential indicates that she is a Licensed Professional Counselor - a recognized credential for trained mental health counselors.

Kelley works with a wide range of concerns such as addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger, depression, chronic pain and illness, codependency, communication and workplace problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, self-love, and women's issues. She accepts new clients, including international clients, and adapts her approach to each person’s needs using evidence-informed therapies and collaborative goal-setting.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Madeline Lucille "Lucy" Kelley draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts and feelings appear; ACT is useful for managing anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathy, active listening, and a collaborative relationship so clients feel heard and supported while exploring personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another tool she employs to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, often helping with mood concerns, stress, and practical problem-solving.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kelley works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with her is designed for accessibility and flexibility - sessions may take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during transitions, and connect from different locations, including internationally, while working with a licensed professional who tailors care to individual circumstances.