"You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." -A.A. Milne We all struggle at times to see our inner strengths and capabilities due to the life experiences which have shaped us. I work in the belief that we each have everything we need to achieve a fulfilled and successful life already present within us; sometimes we just need a little help accessing it. Using a multi-modality approach I encourage my clients to work in the small steps, not the giant leaps, that bring us to self awareness, acceptance, and lasting change. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and enjoy working with numerous client populations focusing on their individual needs, strengths, differences, and challenges. Among my areas of expertise are Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), trauma, depression, anxiety, parenting, relational, and marital issues. I began my working career as an EMT in pre-hospital and Emergency Room settings. The desire to further my education and better serve my community led me to pursue becoming an LMFT. I received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Brandman University and a Master’s degree in Psychology with a dual emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy and Clinical Counseling from Brandman University. I have additional training and experience in Clinical Pastoral Education from the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy at David Grant Medical Center at Travis Air Force Base and have worked in both residential treatment and clinical settings. I have four sons and two grandchildren. In my off time I enjoy spending time in nature, photography, and attending baseball games with my husband of 23 years.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In our first session together, I like to begin simply with getting comfortable with the idea of therapy. What it is, and what it isn't. For me, building rapport is the single most important aspect of the therapeutic relationship. In order for therapy to be productive, I have to earn the trust of my clients. Then we can really get to the heart of what brings them to therapy and create a successful plan for us to work through in future sessions.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I believe empathy, acceptance, and humor are among my strengths as a Therapist. Book knowledge is important, however, I believe that therapy works best when we can build a strong therapeutic relationship.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

I work with individuals, couples, and families. I see clients ranging from early childhood through late adulthood.

About Kelly Haven