Kelly Morana-Piazza , LPC, LMHC

Kelly Morana-Piazza is a licensed counselor who brings more than 11 years of professional experience to her work with individuals and families. She earned two master’s degrees from St. John’s University - an MPS (Master of Professional Studies) in 2007 and an MSEd (Master of Science in Education) in clinical mental health counseling in 2013 - and later moved from New York City to Florida in 2014 to continue her practice. Prior to training as a counselor, she worked as a paralegal, a background that informs her practical, detail-oriented approach to helping people navigate complex life challenges.

Kelly holds the credentials LPC and LMHC, which indicate she is a licensed professional counselor and a licensed mental health counselor. She specializes in issues such as stress and anxiety, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief, parenting and career transitions, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes including ADHD-related struggles. Her work emphasizes clients’ strengths and lived experience, viewing each person as the expert of their own story.

Kelly aims to create a supportive, collaborative space where clients can build motivation, increase confidence, and develop practical skills to manage emotions and improve relationships. She recognizes that beginning therapy can take courage and offers steady, respectful guidance to help clients move forward at a pace that fits their needs.

Approaches that guide online counseling and care

Kelly uses client-centered therapy to create a collaborative relationship in which the person’s own goals and strengths shape the work. This approach emphasizes empathy, listening, and supporting the client’s autonomy, and it can be helpful for anyone facing life transitions, relationship concerns, or self-esteem struggles.

She also employs cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and reshape unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT offers practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, anger, and many day-to-day coping challenges by focusing on thoughts, emotions, and actions.

Mindfulness therapy is another tool in her practice, teaching simple attention and awareness techniques that reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation. These practices often complement work on stress, trauma recovery, and impulse control.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kelly collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors strategies over time so therapy remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Kelly is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to schedule consistent support around work, family, and other obligations while maintaining continuity of care with a licensed professional.