Therapist profile
Madeline Lucille "Lucy" Kelley, LPC
Arkansas
Licensed Professional Counselor - Relationships and Anger
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Michigan / 6401000490; LPC, Arkansas / P2511020
- NPI1699455535
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationArkansas
About
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Madeline
Madeline Lucille "Lucy" Kelley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 20 years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with relationship strain, low self-esteem, career stress, life transitions, addiction, grief, intimacy issues, anger, and depression. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients.
Lucy focuses on practical conversations that help people notice what gets in the way of better choices. She uses straightforward methods to address communication problems, codependency, workplace issues, and the emotional patterns that keep resentment and frustration alive. Conversations are intended to be direct and useful rather than long on jargon.
Her background includes eight years serving on the Michigan Counseling Licensure Board. She has also taught as an adjunct faculty member at Michigan State University and John Brown University, and given guest lectures at Eastern Michigan University. That work informs how she explains concepts and offers clear feedback.
Therapeutic approaches she draws on include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. These methods are used to help with coping strategies, clearer thinking, and step-by-step planning for behavior change.
People who come for help with anger often want tools to respond differently at work or at home. Lucy aims to help clients notice triggers, try new responses, and build small habits that reduce reactive patterns over time.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice uncomfortable thoughts and feelings without getting swallowed by them. It focuses on choosing actions that reflect personal values, which can be useful for managing anger and persistent resentment.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers practical exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and to try different reactions in stressful moments, which can reduce impulsive responses.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches skills for staying present and noticing tension as it arises. Brief mindfulness practices are often used to lower reactivity and create space for different choices.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to identify goals and try methods that suit the person’s needs and preferences. That includes checking what feels practical for daily life and adjusting techniques as progress is made.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, since the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday break, reduce travel time, or choose shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. These practical advantages help people keep progress steady without changing too much of their routine.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Michigan, Arkansas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She helps with frustration at work, resentment in personal relationships, and problems with irritability that affect daily life.
What style of therapy does she use?
She combines practical approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, CBT, client-centered methods, mindfulness, and solution-focused work to help people change patterns.
How long has she worked in the field?
She has 20 years of professional experience in counseling and related roles.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with licensure in Michigan and has professional ties to Arkansas as a practice location.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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