Cira Kelley
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
New York therapists accepting new clients
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About Cira
As a licensed therapist in New York, I bring over two decades of experience supporting individuals through complex life challenges. My practice centers on helping clients navigate stress, anxiety, family dynamics, and personal growth. I specialize in addressing self-esteem, communication challenges, and social anxiety, with a deep commitment to understanding each person’s unique journey.
My approach is rooted in compassion and cultural sensitivity, recognizing that healing looks different for everyone. I work collaboratively with clients across diverse backgrounds, focusing on building self-love, processing difficult emotions, and developing meaningful strategies for personal transformation.
Whether you’re struggling with workplace stress, relationship challenges, or seeking greater self-understanding, I’m dedicated to creating a supportive, affirming space where you can explore your experiences and discover your inner strength. Together, we’ll work towards meaningful, sustainable personal growth.
What Cira helps with
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How Cira works
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Internal Family Systems
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Cira was a gift to my daughter and her family. Her wise guidance allowed my daughter to work through social anxiety, managing ADHD, and finding independence. She was very dependable and communicative.”
- “Cira is smart, compassionate and insightful. Her psychological attributes are natural.”
- “She is amazing. She is helping me and my partner so much!! She listens very well and supports our needs as a couple and individual. We are so thankful for her!!”
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- “I just started with Cira but I can feel that she is in touch and can relate to my concerns.”
- “She has really helped me see things in a different perspective. Appreciate her.”
- “My daughter has developed more self awareness and noticeably better social skills since beginning to work with Cira. Cira established trust with my daughter and connected with her easily. She responds to messages thoughtfully and quickly and clearly possesses a deep understanding of teens.”
- “Cira Kelley is exceptional. I came to her because of marital discourse , and pointing the finger at my spouse. Within the first session, she kindly but firmly let me know I was not as innocent as I thought. My style of communication was trash, and that I was not hearing my spouse. We both had issues we needed to address individually and as a couple. A few months later we are working on our relationship and ourselves.<br /> Cira is always available via text, and is flexible with scheduling. If you want a therapist that is going to give it to you straight no chaser. .....then look no further. Cira is the one.”
- “Cira is very insightful and thought provoking. She has a very inviting tone that makes you want to pour your heart out. I enjoy our sessions very much and would 1000% recommend her!!”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.