Kelly has over 35 years of experience providing warm, compassionate, non-judgemental care. She enjoys working with persons who have experienced childhood trauma, and chronic and acute health challenges. When not working she enjoys gardening, spending time with her dog and two cats, gardening, and yoga therapy.

Certifications:

Certified Complex Trauma Professional (Level II) since 2019

Kelly attended UCLA for her Bachelor's in Psychology. She received her MSW from UC Berkeley in 1988. She has worked in a variety of settings as a therapist and social worker.

County of Mental Health, Riverside County 1989-2004 - Psychiatric social worker/Clinical therapist for adults and children, outpatient.

Palm Springs Unified School District 2004-2006 - School Psychologist.

Psychotherapy - Private practice 2004 to present.

• Additional work experience: grief counselor in the schools, therapist for cancer patients, therapist for AIDS patients in their homes, geriatric case manager supervisor, hospice social worker, hospital social worker