Kelli Rue-Bachini, LICSW

Kelli Rue-Bachini is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress and anxiety and other life challenges. She speaks plainly and listens closely so clients can say what feels hard to share. She aims to make beginning therapy feel manageable and respectful of each person's pace.

In sessions she focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental space. People can talk about addiction, trauma, anger, self-esteem, grief, sleeping and eating struggles, or career strain. She also addresses communication problems, first responder and veteran issues, panic and mood concerns, and caregiving or end-of-life stress.

Kelli uses a mix of practical approaches to guide change. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters and act on it. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Mindfulness and solution-focused techniques support short-term coping and step-by-step progress.

Her style centers on collaboration. She works with clients to set clear, doable goals and checks in about what is working. This keeps sessions focused and relevant to everyday life.

Kelli holds an LICSW, which stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. She practices in Alabama and conducts sessions in English. To begin, people are asked to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first appointment through the site.

How Kelli’s approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice what matters and take small actions that match those values. It is often used for stress, anxiety, and when motivation feels low. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to change feelings and outcomes. It is commonly used for panic, mood challenges, and social anxiety. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the conversation grounded in the client's own goals and experiences, with the therapist following the client's lead and offering empathetic listening.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kelli collaborates with clients to choose techniques that fit their needs and goals. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan based on what helps most in day-to-day life.

Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can still make fitting sessions into a busy week easier - it can reduce travel time, allow for shorter check-ins during a work break, or let someone choose not to be on camera if that feels better. Licensed professionals can tailor session pace and tools so therapy fits around routines and responsibilities rather than the other way around.