I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of New York and a National Certified Counselor. I am also working on becoming a Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor. I graduated from Syracuse University with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Addiction. I am currently a doctoral candidate in the Counseling and Counselor Education Program at Syracuse University during which I completed a cognate in Marriage and Family Therapy.
I have worked with a diverse population of clients with a variety of diagnoses, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, Bipolar, and personality disorders. I have a particular interest in helping clients with substance use issues. I utilize evidence-based treatment methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy supplemented by other interventions that meet client needs such as motivational interviewing, dialectical behavioral therapy and solution focused therapy. My interpersonal skills and cultural awareness have allowed me to foster meaningful relationships with clients of varying cultural identities in a variety of settings including outpatient, inpatient, and college. Over the years, I have been privileged to discharge a number of clients for achieving their treatment goals, and I also work to support clients over the long term as their goals and objectives evolve.
I love being a counselor and aspire to help clients live in line with their goals and values. In my own life, I work towards living a balanced life that prioritizes my overall wellness and continuous growth and development and I would love to help you do the same.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, ADHD, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NY LMHC 008831
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She is an excellent therapist. Listens attentively and is always able to get to the crux of the matter.
Written on Mar 30, 2022 after therapy with Kelly for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties