Kelly Chastain
Welcome! I am happy you have taken that first step toward your own personal growth! We live in a complicated world. Are you feeling sad, insecure, or inadequate? Do you worry excessively or compare yourself to others and wish your life were different?
I consider myself an active therapist, combining experience, education, creativity, and sense of humor with a down-to-earth, realistic approach to counseling.
The demands of work, home, school, caregiving, loss, transitions, as well as exposure to troubling events can all take their toll. Many of us need a place to breathe, heal, rejuvenate, and discover a better way forward. Together we can create a safe, comfortable, uplifting environment in which to heal, learn and grow. I am a firm believer everyone is an expert in their own life and possess the skills necessary to attain the best version of themselves. All this simply means that I am prepared to provide you with the therapy that you need as an individual and I have a license to do so. I consider myself an active therapist, combining experience, education, creativity, and sense of humor with a down-to-earth, realistic approach to counseling. I bring my personality to the therapy session, so if you are looking for the blank face stoic therapist, I am not her! I have always been a service-oriented person. Helping others and giving back is a quality that has been instilled in me since a very young age. My philosophy is that we all have strengths. Together you and I can find your hidden strengths and find solutions to the patterns and pathology of your behavior. I am rooting for you to win in this journey called life. Allow me the pleasure to work with you to get through what might be a challenge for you at this juncture. It takes a lot of strength and will power to work towards a more fulfilling and happier life. I applaud you. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you! You can take that first step toward a new life! I'm here to listen and to support you!
First session
I have worked with at-risk youth and adults for over 15 years in a detention center setting, group homes and a crisis center. I have had experience working with a broad range and severity of clinical and behavioral presenting issues, such as: depression, anxiety, ADHD/ADD, adjustment disorders, trauma, phase-of-life problems, relationship, and family issues, LBGT+ community and much more. I offer skills training for coping with the symptoms that help in real life situations and daily living. I have extensive experience in crisis intervention and conflict resolution. During our session, with our collaborative effort, I hope to produce favorable results! I want to help you reach the goals you have while teaching you and guiding you to see patterns and incite changed behavior!
Strengths
I would describe my style as authentic, genuine, direct, encouraging, warm and supportive. I will be there to guide you, encourage you, and possibly even challenge you if I feel you are unknowingly allowing obstacles to stand in your way. I believe that healing is a collaborative endeavor that requires honest caring without judgment, and I cooperatively assist my clients in clarifying their goals for treatment.
Location
Virtual sessions