About me
Hello. My name is Kelly and I am a compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor and I am a Counseling Supervisor with over 5 years of experience working with youth, teenagers, families in both outpatient and community settings. I have worked with teens most of my career. I supervised a homebased counseling program at a community mental health agency where I went to court and advocated for teens, helped teens navigate with academic issues, helped teens and parents learn to communicate more effectively with one another and other issues. I strive to foster a trusting, non-judgmental and safe environment for my clients so they can increase their awareness and achieve their most optimal growth.
My approach to counseling is an eclectic blend of Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I am also trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I understand that counseling is not a one-size-fits-all, so collaboration is essential in developing a treatment plan that is suitable for your goals and emotional growth. I want to work with you and make adjustments that are designed to help you achieve your goals and growth potential.
You have already begun the work to achieving your goals by seeking counseling. Everyone needs a form of support in the journey of life. I will be honest with you as well as supportive, and confidential. I believe in telling a person what they need to hear, even when it is not always what that person wants to hear to achieve goals. I look forward to meeting with you to develop strategies that will support you on your journey.
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationships
- Trauma, Abuse
- Parenting issues
- Depression
Addictions , LGBT , Family conflicts , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Abandonment , Adoption and Foster Care , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Years of Experience: 5
Services offered
Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video
Licensing
MI LPC 6401017925
Reviews
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Kelly is wonderful to talk to. She's very caring and calming. Within minutes of the first time we spoke I felt at ease.
Kelly has worked with us to help strengthen our marriage and communication. We're incredibly busy family of teens in sports and we have little time for us. She's helped us see that we are both partners in our marriage, that one person can't carry the whole relationship. It's an ongoing process for us, but we're making progress. The mind shift for us, which Kelly has probably had the most influence on, helps us see we each own the responsibility of focusing on us, not just blaming the other for not being committed.
The best therapist my daughter has had. Love her
I’m really looking forward to our next session. I feel lucky to have therapist that knows exactly what’s going on! She is GREAT!!
Our initial session with Kelly was excellent. Both Mylei and I commented to each other that she was already more helpful than any other therapist in the past!