My name is Kathy Kelly, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been licensed since 2009 and have experience working with individuals, couples, adolescents, and families in crisis. I specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, adjustment disorders, and understanding behavior patterns that are set from childhood. I have extensive experience working with individuals who are experiencing difficult life changes, stress, and chronic mental health disorders. The most common approaches that I use are cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, emotionally focused, mindfulness, solutions focused, grief, and trauma focused therapy. I am confortable working with various levels of life experiences, including childhood trauma, current stressors, life transitions, and I appreciate using psychodynamic and family systems therapy to help my clients understand and identify patterns of behavior, and negative thought patterns that originated from their past experiences. I provide a safe space with the goal of making my clients feel welcome, comfortable, and at ease. I have been very successful at teaching clients coping skills, and helping clients process their feelings and emotions with the goal of finding peace, happiness, and an overall sense of well being. Your journey begins today and I will be there with you to guide you and support you.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you are facing. This will help me create a treatment plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I believe building rapport is essential to having a great therapeutic experience, and I strive to make my clients feel comfortable and emotionally safe. I have strong listening, interpersonal and communication skills. I am empathetic, non-judgemental, and passionate about helping clients reach their treatment goals.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I love working with clients of all ages, ethnicity, race, and gender. I might be the right fit for you, if you are struggling to move through difficult times in your life, feeling stuck or lost. Together, we can develop your potential and increase your success in long-term mental health.