- Relationship focused
- Values-based work
- Mindfulness practices
About Madeline
Madeline Lucille "Lucy" Kelley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 20 years of experience. She helps people facing relationship stress, low self-esteem, career challenges, grief, addictions, and the strain of life changes. Lucy aims to make the first step feel manageable and supportive.
She creates a nonjudgmental space where people can talk about thoughts and feelings. Sessions focus on practical goals and small steps that fit daily life. Lucy uses a mix of approaches to help clients build clearer values and better habits.
Her background includes eight years on the Michigan Counseling Licensure Board. She has also taught as an adjunct faculty member at Michigan State University and John Brown University. She has been a regular guest lecturer at Eastern Michigan University.
Lucy draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and take actions that match their values. Mindfulness methods are used to calm the mind and increase present-moment awareness. Solution-focused work helps identify what is already working and build on it.
She also supports people dealing with chronic pain, illness, disability, communication problems, divorce, guilt and shame, self-love, women's issues, workplace concerns, and codependency. Her approach is straightforward and collaborative, aimed at helping clients find clearer direction and more satisfying daily routines.
How Lucy Uses Therapeutic Approaches Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. It is useful for motivation, life transitions, and codependency concerns where choices and actions matter.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical strategies to shift unhelpful patterns. It often helps with depression, anxiety, anger, and workplace stress.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to goals and preferences and try methods that match the client's needs. Adjustments are made over time so the work stays useful and relevant.
Confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins, and reduce travel time. It also gives flexibility for scheduling across time zones for international clients. The focus remains on making therapy practical and applicable to daily routines.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Michigan, Arkansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Lucy help with?
She works with relationship issues, low self-esteem, career challenges, grief, addictions, anger, depression, and intimacy-related concerns, among others.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical, using clear goals and small steps. Sessions emphasize listening and finding strategies that fit everyday life.
How much experience does she have?
Lucy has 20 years of professional experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds LPC credentials and has professional ties to Michigan; her profile is listed for practice connected to Arkansas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She accepts international clients, so people outside the U.S. may be able to schedule sessions.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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