Kelly Devine
Compassionate, direct addiction-focused therapy
LCSW California
- Experience
- 14 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Addictions
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Kelly
Kelly Devine is an LCSW with 14 years of clinical experience who focuses on addictions and the complex problems that often accompany substance use.
Background and approach
She combines practical, direct work with a compassionate presence to help people clarify their goals around alcohol and drug use, whether that means reducing harm, pursuing abstinence, or finding another personally meaningful path.
Kelly is experienced addressing dependence on substances including alcohol, prescription and non-prescription opioids, benzodiazepines, kratom, methamphetamines, and cocaine, and she attends to related concerns such as shame, trauma, relationship strain, and identity struggles.
Her style blends collaboration with straightforward guidance and draws on several therapeutic models including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, attachment-informed work, psychodynamic perspectives, and solution-focused strategies. Clients can expect a mix of practical skill-building and exploratory conversation aimed at identifying what is working, what needs to change, and manageable next steps.
Kelly practices in California and conducts sessions in English, offering multiple online formats to fit different schedules and preferences.
Integrating evidence-based approaches with online care
Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and replacing them with practical skills for managing cravings, mood, and triggers. This approach is often used to build coping strategies and to work on concrete changes in substance use and daily routines.
Motivational interviewing centers on meeting people where they are and exploring ambivalence about change. It helps clarify personal motivations and supports movement toward goals by strengthening the individual’s own reasons for change without pressure.
Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative work. The therapist will help assess a client’s needs, goals, and preferences and may draw on different methods over time so the plan fits what feels most useful and doable for the individual.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy lives and to continue care from different locations within California. These options allow licensed professionals to provide skill coaching, motivational support, and therapeutic exploration in formats that match a client’s schedule and communication style, which can enhance consistency and access to care.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Licensed
California
Languages
English