I am licensed in New Jersey with 28 years of professional work experience. Certified under The Board of Marriage and Family Therapy, I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, parenting issues, depression, & coping with life changes. My clinical background includes working with children, adolescents, and adults in community mental health, residential and school settings. Nearly three decades of mental health experience has given me a wealth of experience over a wide range of areas within the field of mental health.
I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My therapeutic approach is cognitive- behavioral, with an emphasis on client-centered and solution-oriented perspectives. Developing a trusting and empathic therapeutic relationship will be essential to devising a treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
Congratulations on considering mental health therapy as part of your plan for self-care! It takes courage to embark on the first step towards seeking support and treatment with the intention of creating a more healthy and fulfilling life. I would be honored to help empower you on this journey if you allow me the opportunity. I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Isolation / loneliness, Mood disorders, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia
NJ LPC 37PC00215500
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Kelly is empathetic and really listen to clients concerns
Written on Jan 27, 2026 after therapy with Kelly for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Wonderful therapist. Very knowledgeable and is very sympathetic to my situation and needs.
Written on Aug 01, 2025 after therapy with Kelly for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue
Kelly has been nothing but amazing. She makes me feel heard and truly listens to me and offers great advice. I almost feel at peace after discussing my concerns with her. I would highly recommend her to anyone going through a difficult or challenging time
Written on Jun 18, 2025 after therapy with Kelly for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
I like Kelly, a lot. She is patient and has helped guide me in the right direction.
Written on May 25, 2025 after therapy with Kelly for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and adhd
Kelly is amazing. She always starts the call exactly on time. I feel that she truly listens, and really has a grasp on my main issues and concerns. She gives me great techniques to practice and touches base in between appointments as needed. I feel very supported and have confidence in her expertise. She has been extremely helpful and I am so grateful for her!
Written on Apr 21, 2025 after therapy with Kelly for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
Truly amazing professional. Kelly listens, validates and provides safe space for you. I enjoy our sessions and feel much better afterwards
Written on Apr 20, 2025 after therapy with Kelly for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd