Kelley (She/Her)
Professional Counselor Associate
I VIEW COUNSELING AS FUNDAMENTALLY HOPEFUL WORK. IT GETS BETTER. EVEN THOUGH THE WORK YOU DO IN THERAPY CAN BE CHALLENGING AT TIMES, I HOPE THAT THE JOURNEY WILL FEEL LESS DAUNTING KNOWING YOU ARE NOT WALKING IT ALONE.
AREAS OF FOCUS
I primarily work with young adults, often college students and “twenty-somethings,” who are navigating anxiety, depression, and major life transitions, like breakups, graduations, and relocations. Many of my clients are looking to learn coping skills, build healthy habits, relieve loneliness and social anxiety, improve their self-esteem, and better understand themselves.
COUNSELING TECHNIQUES
My approach to counseling is based in Person-Centered Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I also often incorporate other approaches, such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and attachment theory. This work often involves changing our relationship with our thoughts, exploring values, developing emotion regulation skills, and exploring how childhood experiences impact present day functioning. I view counseling as collaborative and welcome clients to share feedback so we can tailor the process to your unique needs.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Before becoming a counselor, I worked behind the scenes as WSky’s administrative assistant to support our wonderful admin team. In this role, I enjoyed connecting with both therapists and clients, as well as striving to help everyone feel welcome, comfortable, and supported in our office. Additionally, my background in fine art has helped me learn the value of mindfulness, exploration, and vulnerability, all of which continue to be relevant in my counseling work.
EDUCATION CREDENTIALS
I earned my B.A. from University of Oregon, where I studied art and sociology. I completed my M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Bushnell University. I am a Professional Counselor Associate (OR R11924) registered with the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists (OBLPCT), and I receive supervision from Stephanie Steed, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (OR T2566).
AREAS OF FOCUS
I primarily work with young adults, often college students and “twenty-somethings,” who are navigating anxiety, depression, and major life transitions, like breakups, graduations, and relocations. Many of my clients are looking to learn coping skills, build healthy habits, relieve loneliness and social anxiety, improve their self-esteem, and better understand themselves.
COUNSELING TECHNIQUES
My approach to counseling is based in Person-Centered Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I also often incorporate other approaches, such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and attachment theory. This work often involves changing our relationship with our thoughts, exploring values, developing emotion regulation skills, and exploring how childhood experiences impact present day functioning. I view counseling as collaborative and welcome clients to share feedback so we can tailor the process to your unique needs.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Before becoming a counselor, I worked behind the scenes as WSky’s administrative assistant to support our wonderful admin team. In this role, I enjoyed connecting with both therapists and clients, as well as striving to help everyone feel welcome, comfortable, and supported in our office. Additionally, my background in fine art has helped me learn the value of mindfulness, exploration, and vulnerability, all of which continue to be relevant in my counseling work.
EDUCATION CREDENTIALS
I earned my B.A. from University of Oregon, where I studied art and sociology. I completed my M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Bushnell University. I am a Professional Counselor Associate (OR R11924) registered with the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists (OBLPCT), and I receive supervision from Stephanie Steed, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (OR T2566).
