Kelly Kowalchuk

(she/they)

LCSW, 8 years of experience
Warm
Open-minded
Authentic

Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in the states of Pennsylvania and Delaware. I received my Master's in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania in 2015 and have been practicing for 9 years. I love using my skills as a therapist to help guide adults through difficult life experiences include grief, major transitions, anxiety, and trauma.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

Our first session is an opportunity to establish a safe and nonjudgmental space. I prioritize creating a supportive environment where you can express yourself freely. You can expect me to approach you with a stable framework for use during our work together. We will go through an intake process to gather relevant information about your background, concerns, and goals. We will engage in open and compassionate conversation to understand your experiences, strengths, and challenges. Together, we will identify your therapeutic goals and create a roadmap for our work.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

In each session, I embody values of unconditional acceptance, curiosity, nonjudgment, and playfulness. Throughout the therapeutic process, we will regularly review your progress and adjust goals as needed. Therapy is dynamic, and we will adapt our approach to best support your growth and healing. You will also be given a tool to communicate feedback with your therapist after your first few sessions to ensure that I meet you where you need me most.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

Grief can be an intricate and isolating experience for People Pleasers. The constant desire to please others adds a unique layer to the tasks faced during the grieving process, often leading individuals to disregard their own needs and emotions. You do not have to navigate this journey alone. We will embark on a compassionate and nonjudgmental narrative approach to address the tasks of grief.

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Licensed in

Delaware

Accepts

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Mindfulness-Based Therapy

One of the tools I utilize with many of my clients is the concept of Mindfulness, simply defined as paying attention without passing judgment. If clients chose to add this to their routine in small steps, gradually, overtime, benefits include higher self-esteem (even self-compassion/self-love), improved sleep, reduced anxiety & depression, and even possible physiological effects like reduced blood pressure and greater ability to cope with pain and stress

Narrative

Tell me your story. Narrative can help us make sense of our experiences, especially through grief, as we focus on the stories you have developed and carried with you. In this process, clients often gain clarity, a wider view, and ultimately challenge and reframe any limiting assumptions that have been made.

Eclectic

We will draw on the most relevant techniques from the other evidence-based modalities to create an individualized treatment plan just for you.

Relational

Relational therapy emphasizes the power of connection. Our sessions will focus on developing healthier ways of relating to the self and others by exploring past and present relational patterns, gaining understanding and acceptance of the "true" self, and finding ways to move towards more genuine, authentic relationships which are essential for emotional well-being and healing.

, 38 ratings

10 ratings with written reviews

January 16, 2026

She was truly amazing and warm. I enjoyed my session

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 1 with Kelly

September 16, 2025

Kelly is a fantastic therapist with great insight in many areas. She is very warm and easy to talk to and I feel very safe with my conversations with her. I highly recommend Kelly to get you through your tough times. Lucky to have been paired with her!

Verified client, age 55-64
Review shared after session 5 with Kelly

August 29, 2025

Kelly comes equipped with a broad-based knowledge on strategies for dealing with my concerns. She's a very good listener and has perspective that it really makes me understand trauma. She is terrific.

Verified client, age 55-64
Review shared after session 2 with Kelly