Tesia Kelley LMFT

Therapy is a process! And sometimes it can be uncomfortable and challenging, especially in the beginning. Expect your first session to be information gathering. I will ask questions to get to know you and create an image for myself of what your struggles are, your background, what you have been through, and how these events may have effected you. This also allows me to create a diagnosis and understand where to focus clinical attention. I also work collaboratively with clients to develop individual goals. Sometimes I assign homework as it relates to the challenges we discuss in session and sometimes the work is allowing clients to process outside of session and with the people important in their lives. I always want a client to feel empowered when they leave.

I use self reflection, EMDR, relaxation skills, art therapy, journaling, and the occasional worksheet to help in processing. I often focus on emotional awareness and identification of emotions, as this allows clients to reconnect with themselves and their values.

Therapy is a process! And sometimes it can be uncomfortable and challenging, especially in the beginning. Expect your first session to be information gathering. I will ask questions to get to know you and create an image for myself of what your struggles are, your background, what you have been through, and how these events may have effected you. This also allows me to create a diagnosis and understand where to focus clinical attention. I also work collaboratively with clients to develop individual goals. Sometimes I assign homework as it relates to the challenges we discuss in session and sometimes the work is allowing clients to process outside of session and with the people important in their lives. I always want a client to feel empowered when they leave.

• California, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, 102652

I use self reflection, EMDR, relaxation skills, art therapy, journaling, and the occasional worksheet to help in processing. I often focus on emotional awareness and identification of emotions, as this allows clients to reconnect with themselves and their values.