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Liz Kelly, LCSW

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Liz Kelly, LICSW, is a licensed clinical social worker in Washington, DC and Virginia. She has spent much of her professional career specializing in the area of grief and loss. She previously worked at the Wendt Center for Loss and Healing, a bereavement counseling center in Washington, DC. During her time at the Wendt Center, she served as a grief counselor to adolescents and adults, provided crisis grief counseling services at the DC Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, co-facilitated three-day bereavement camps for children ages 6–17, and led support groups and community trainings on grief. Ms. Kelly is passionate about making mental health more accessible and approachable.
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Published on: 01 Feb 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC
  • 6 minute read
Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC

Being an Extrovert With Social Anxiety

Published on: 01 Feb 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC
  • Written byLiz Kelly, LCSW
  • Feb 01, 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC
Social anxiety doesn’t only affect introverts. An extrovert with social anxiety can experience physical and emotional symptoms, too.…
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Published on: 31 Jan 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC
  • 6 minute read
Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC

Can You Pass Out from a Panic Attack?

Published on: 31 Jan 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC
  • Written byLiz Kelly, LCSW
  • Jan 31, 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC
Anyone who has them can tell you, panic attacks can produce a level of anxiety that’s devastating. Sometimes,…
male teenager sitting on couch looking sad
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Published on: 05 Jan 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Elizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C
  • 7 minute read
Clinically Reviewed by Elizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C

How to Help a Teenager with Suicidal Thoughts

Published on: 05 Jan 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Elizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C
  • Written byLiz Kelly, LCSW
  • Jan 05, 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Elizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C
Teenage suicide has been on the rise every year since 2007. According to the CDC, the occurrence of…
two men holding each other outside
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Published on: 04 Jan 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
  • 10 minute read
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S

How to Come Out: A Guide for the LGBTQIA+ Community

Published on: 04 Jan 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
  • Written byLiz Kelly, LCSW
  • Jan 04, 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
For many people, deciding when and how to come out is empowering. However, it can be daunting in…
woman sitting by window
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Published on: 19 Nov 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC
  • 5 minute read
Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC

Depression in Women: Signs, Causes, & Treatment

Published on: 19 Nov 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC
  • Written byLiz Kelly, LCSW
  • Nov 19, 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC
Updated 5/17/2022 Depression in women is common. It’s more than “just being sad” or “feeling down.” Depression is…
man sitting at a table looking anxious
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Published on: 19 Nov 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
  • 6 minute read
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S

Anxiety in Men: Signs, Symptoms, Types, & Treatment

Published on: 19 Nov 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
  • Written byLiz Kelly, LCSW
  • Nov 19, 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
Anxiety disorders affect more than 40 million adults in the United States, and an astounding 264 million people…
man and woman sitting at table and not eating
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Published on: 23 Sep 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Kate Rosenblatt, MA, LPC, LMHC
  • 5 minute read
Clinically Reviewed by Kate Rosenblatt, MA, LPC, LMHC

7 Grief Therapy Techniques for Coping

Published on: 23 Sep 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Kate Rosenblatt, MA, LPC, LMHC
  • Written byLiz Kelly, LCSW
  • Sep 23, 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Kate Rosenblatt, MA, LPC, LMHC
Updated on 3/4/2022 Grief is a common experience when we suffer a loss. Many people tend to think…
woman with her head in her hands sitting on the ground
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Published on: 23 Sep 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC
  • 6 minute read
Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC

How to Deal With Grief: A Therapist’s Guide

Published on: 23 Sep 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC
  • Written byLiz Kelly, LCSW
  • Sep 23, 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Bisma Anwar, LMHC
Updated on 9/7/2022 When it comes down to it, grief is really just another word for love. And…
eldery woman looking out of window
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Published on: 23 Sep 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
  • 7 minute read
Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD

16 Different Types of Grief People Experience

Published on: 23 Sep 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
  • Written byLiz Kelly, LCSW
  • Sep 23, 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
Updated 3/7/2022 Grief is a very common, yet largely misunderstood, aspect of life. At one time or another,…
man sitting with face in his hands
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Published on: 22 Sep 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD 
  • 6 minute read
Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD 

Complicated Grief: Definition, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Published on: 22 Sep 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD 
  • Written byLiz Kelly, LCSW
  • Sep 22, 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD 
Wondering ‘what is complicated grief’? Or how does it differ from other types of grief? You should know…

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