Lella Still, LCSW

Lella Still is a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience helping people work through stressful and anxious times. She practices in Kentucky and focuses on everyday struggles like anxiety, depression, career strain, and relationship difficulties. Her work also includes support for those dealing with caregiving stress and social isolation.

Clients can expect a compassionate, down-to-earth approach. She builds an accepting space where people can talk about what matters most to them. Sessions emphasize practical skills and steady steps rather than quick fixes.

Her background centers on methods that help people change thoughts and habits that get in the way. She also uses techniques that teach emotion regulation and interpersonal skills. These tools are applied to concerns such as self-esteem, workplace stress, and coping with life changes.

Lella aims to help people find purpose and clearer direction when life feels overwhelming. She works collaboratively, so clients help shape the goals and the pace of work. Over time the focus moves from immediate coping to longer term growth and resilience.

She welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and emphasizes respectful, inclusive care. Sessions are geared toward individual needs, whether someone is looking for coaching around career decisions or support through a mood-related challenge.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience. The therapist follows the client's lead, offering empathy and reflection to help people clarify goals and make choices that fit their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. It uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful thinking and build coping skills for anxiety, depression, and workplace stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. It can be helpful for mood swings, compassion fatigue, and intense emotions by offering concrete tools to manage reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Adjustments are common as progress unfolds, and clients are invited to share what feels most effective.

Confirm the session options before booking to know how this therapist delivers care. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and cut down travel time. It also lets people join from different locations within Kentucky and may allow shorter check-ins when needed. Discussing practical scheduling needs is encouraged so sessions can be arranged to match everyday routines.