About me

I am a licensed Clinical social worker in New York with over 25 years of professional work experience centering on individuals, children and families in all dynamics and situations. I also work in the area of special education advocacy. I am a licensed special education teacher and school social worker. I hold certifications in trauma, ADHD, mediation and child abuse.

I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment or ridicule. I will challenge you to think out of the box and help you identify tools and supports that lead to your success. I will call you on patterns and inconsistencies I observe and together we will find the function of your behavior.

Everyone has the ability to live a beautiful and complete life but sometimes you need a little help to get there. Together we will identify areas of distress and build a functioning toolbox of things that you can easily access to insure your happiness and success.

I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. There is nothing that you can say to me that will shock or scare me so you can speak freely.

Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Family conflicts
  • Parenting issues
  • Self esteem, Motivation
  • ADHD
Also experienced in:
Relationship issues , Trauma and abuse , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Anger management , Depression , Coping with life changes , Coaching , Compassion fatigue , Abandonment , Adoption and foster care , Attachment issues , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems

Years of Experience: 25

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

NY LCSW 096756

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Cira Kelley. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Mar 26, 2025 after therapy with Cira for 4 months

My daughter has developed more self awareness and noticeably better social skills since beginning to work with Cira. Cira established trust with my daughter and connected with her easily. She responds to messages thoughtfully and quickly and clearly possesses a deep understanding of teens.

Written on Feb 23, 2025 after therapy with Cira for 3 months on issues concerning relationship

Cira Kelley is exceptional. I came to her because of marital discourse , and pointing the finger at my spouse. Within the first session, she kindly but firmly let me know I was not as innocent as I thought. My style of communication was trash, and that I was not hearing my spouse. We both had issues we needed to address individually and as a couple. A few months later we are working on our relationship and ourselves.
Cira is always available via text, and is flexible with scheduling. If you want a therapist that is going to give it to you straight no chaser. .....then look no further. Cira is the one.

Written on Dec 06, 2024 after therapy with Cira for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Cira is very insightful and thought provoking. She has a very inviting tone that makes you want to pour your heart out. I enjoy our sessions very much and would 1000% recommend her!!

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