Hi! Thanks for reviewing my profile! I am a LCSW-R in the State of NY. My skills and knowledge have been learned through providing in home based services, the traditional office setting, long term care facilities and crisis interventions via the phone, home and community. In my full time career I work in a male maximum security prison. My career in the field of social work began in 2001. I have provided services to children, teens, adults and geriatrics. My experience includes working with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, anger concerns, parenting support, adjustment issues and relational problems.
My approach varies per client and their needs. I am well versed in providing cognitive behavioral therapy, solution - focused, goal orientated, trauma focused CBT, crisis interventions and mindfulness based skills. I am not a text book type therapist. Our treatment plans will be individualized per your needs/wants.
For you to be here, looking for support, shows courage and motivation! I am looking forward to working with you!
I would like to make note, due to my full time career, I offer evening hours only.
Kelly, LCSW-R
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Eating disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Blended family issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-harm, Social anxiety and phobia, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
NY LCSW R082572-1
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So far she’s helped me and given me a lot of insight
Written on Mar 10, 2024 after therapy with Kelly for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Kelly has been great. I am glad I was matched up with her for my therapy sessions. I was nervous, but once we started I felt comfortable with her. She is very welcoming, honest, and real, I feel she really cares and it's nice having someone that will listen without judging or making assumptions about me. Just taking it one day at a time and looking forward to my next session with Kelly.
Written on Jan 17, 2024 after therapy with Kelly for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Awesome. Caring and always there to listen
Written on May 31, 2023 after therapy with Kelly for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
She is helpful and seems knowledgable and concerned about my feelings and problems. She has given me good advice and listens to my concerns.
Written on May 09, 2023 after therapy with Kelly for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
I feel comfortable and at ease with the fact that my counselor reaches out to me via PM, through the app to check in. I use the app to write in my journal, join groups, which are easy to join and very impactful in my healing journey. I’m very satisfied with the wrap around support I’ve received from both my counselor as well as the group facilitator(s).
Written on Mar 03, 2023 after therapy with Kelly for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Kelly showed a genuine interest in my circumstances and made me feel understood. She was also able to give me practical advice that has already helped me in my personal life.
Written on Mar 01, 2023 after therapy with Kelly for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management