Ms. Lauren Kelly
Personal Statement:
As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, I specialize in working with individuals navigating trauma, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, behavioral health concerns, and mood disorders. I provide support for school-age children, teens, and adults, tailoring each session to meet their unique needs.
My approach is person-centered and grounded in a bottom-up framework, incorporating EMDR therapy to help clients process and heal from past experiences. I believe that healing begins with understanding — understanding ourselves, our coping mechanisms, and the ways our past has shaped our present.
Though I began my journey in pre-med and physical therapy, I ultimately found my calling in counseling. My passion lies in walking alongside clients as they reclaim their sense of power and build the lives they envision for themselves. I strive to create a space that is both supportive and empowering — a space where growth, healing, and hope can take root. After working with the community members in Northeastern Pennsylvania for 11 years, I’m excited to return home to the Philadelphia area and join clients on their path to healing and self discovery.
Education and Training
- Master of Science (M.S.) Community Counseling, The University of Scranton
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) – Evergreen Certifications
- EMDR Basic Training – 2023, currently pursuing certification
Licensures and Certifications
- Licensed Professional Counselor
- License Number: PC014763
- National Board Certified Counselor
- National Certified Counselor
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"Your office staff and your treatment team's flexibility and kindness have been one of the reasons I've continued to seek care at your office. It's very impressive that you are able to provide a community mental health service in a way that people with and without insurance can afford. I am very lucky to find that level of care at a business that accepts insurance."
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