Hi! My name’s Kelly. I am a Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) practicing in Michigan. My clients are my greatest teachers, and I enjoy diverse experiences. I work diligently to see the whole forest not just my tree. I am best positioned to serve clients who are motivated to make changes in their lives! I pair best with people who are looking for practical psychoeducation, evidence-based techniques, and coping skills. I enjoy problem-solving, networking, advocacy, public policy, and research! Looking forward to meeting you!
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
It’s hard to talk to a total stranger about the vulnerable details of your life! So for the first session, I like to keep it light and casual. Bring something to drink (I always have coffee or water), and we’ll talk about how your week has been.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I have worked retail, customer service, home health care, respite care, research assistant, and a variety of volunteer positions before becoming an outpatient therapist 8 years ago. My broad range of experiences and connections has allowed me to empathize with almost anyone I meet.
About Kelly Lennon
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Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I have 7 years of experience working with individuals and groups to learn the skills of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). I personally practice many of the 33 skills on a daily basis, and believe that they can apply to any client no matter the situation. Topics include: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance (managing a crisis), Emotion Regulation (changing an emotion), and Interpersonal Effectiveness (how to work with other people). At Grow Therapy, I'll be utilizing skills in a more casual DBT-informed approach. To practice the full program, the therapist and client commit to a year of one-on-one sessions, and group therapy each week. I am honored that 7 of my clients have graduated.
Trauma Informed Care
Updated research explains that someone experiencing ONE traumatic event is more uncommon than not. Most of us (myself included) have experienced multiple types of trauma. Trauma can be described so many ways; systematically, historically, culturally, and interpersonally. I believe that it's my job to help my client explore and process their experience as they define it. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to help process and integrate those experiences.