About
Kelly provides therapy to individuals, couples and families; some who are experiencing a temporary life crisis, transition, or problem for which they are wanting professional help; others who are are looking for a primary mental health care provider. She has over twenty years of experience in the mental health field, specializing in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing for the treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Panic Disorder, and phobias. Having a special interest in helping couples, she has developed a personalized coaching approach to help couples overcome the pain of infidelity. With a strong belief in the power of intention, authenticity, and love; she teaches the value of healthy communication skills and connecting for more meaningful, purpose driven lives. With an ease at which she speaks with others, her sense of humor, and real life, no-nonsense approach to solving problems, she puts her clients at ease, providing many opportunities for real growth change, and satisfaction.
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Previous therapy or counseling experience
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Frequently asked questions
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Education:
Master of Clinical Social Work: University of Illinois Chicago, Illinois 1993
Bachelor of Social Work; University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas 1987
Advanced level II EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) trained therapist
Comprehensively trained and experienced as a DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) therapist
Credentials:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker 1006
Licensed Mental Health Practitioner 2240
Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner 509
NPI-1093709164
What questions should customers think through before talking to pros about their needs?
What prompted you to seek out therapy?
Don't overthink it. I will send you a form first and we will cover the ground we NEED to in the first session.
That being said; I encourage questions.
always feel free to ask whatever comes to mind.
Lastly, it is not uncommon for people to come in for their first therapy session, not really knowing what their needs are. Don't worry. We will figure it out collaboratively.