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Dr. Kelly Lafever, Psychologist

Stress, Anxiety Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem, Motivation Depression
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About me

Hello! I am a licensed psychologist in the state of NY. I have over 7 years of experience providing counseling to adolescents and young adults. I am a working mother of two and can relate to the stressors of parenting young children and balancing work and family.

I have worked with clients on a variety of concerns including depression, stress, anxiety, parenting stress, time management, sleep problems, social skills, self-esteem, anger, grief and trauma.

My counseling style is warm and interactive. I approach each client as they are the expert on their own lives. My first goal is to learn from you! Depending on client personality and area of concern I may use a combination of therapy approaches.

I look forward to working with you!

-Dr. Kelly

Professional experience

7yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem, Motivation Depression

Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Communication problems, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Family Problems, Mood disorders , Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

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License information

NY Psychologist 022537

Reviews

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

Excellent care, always very helpful!

Written on Sep 13, 2022 after therapy with Kelly for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, parenting issues, and coping with life changes

Dr. Lafever is a supportive and warm personality! My time with her was short but I felt that my concerns were being heard and she provided great insight.

Written on Jul 30, 2021 after therapy with Kelly for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety

To be heard is a beautiful thing, to have my feelings being validated is a beautiful thing. To vent and have someone to talk to who is so responsive and understanding is amazing. She reads thoroughly and is so supportive. Thank you so much. I already feel like a weight is lifted on my shoulders.

Written on Nov 11, 2020 after therapy with Kelly for 1 week on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

I had a great experience with Dr. Lafever

Written on Nov 01, 2020 after therapy with Kelly for 2 weeks on issues concerning sleeping disorders

Dr. Lafever is understanding and responsive. She is patient and thoroughly reviews our sessions to make sure we are on the same page. I appreciate her suggestions, and I always look forward to speaking with her. I highly recommend her!

Written on Oct 26, 2020 after therapy with Kelly for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching