Kelly is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who offers in-person therapy and wellness services in San Diego and virtual services throughout California. She specializes in working with teens, parents, families and young adults who are navigating life’s simultaneous beauty and complications. Common topics that clients come to address include mood, self-esteem, work and school stress, life transitions, and relationships. Many people think that the purpose of therapy is to address problems, but it is equally important to plan ahead for reaching your goals and continue to grow into your best self. At Kind Heart Therapy and Wellness Services, the treatment approach is collaborative. Discussion will explore how your past experiences may be influencing your present. Education about habits that improve mental health and challenge negative thought patterns will be provided. Honest feedback will be offered to gently hold you accountable while also celebrating your progress, and providing encouragement when you feel stuck. Kelly teaches emotional intelligence, meaning how to identify your emotions and then how to use techniques for calming your body. She feels that effective communication skills are essential to healthy relationships. She believes that cultivating a loving relationships from within helps to translate into loving relationships with others. This also come from learning how to repair relationships after conflict. PAYMENT AND INSURANCE Kind Heart Therapy & Wellness Services is an out-of-network provider, which means that a superbill (receipt of your payment) will be provided for the client to submit to insurance for reimbursement. Preferred Provider Organization plans (PPO's) or Out Of Network (OON) benefits allow you to receive full or partial reimbursement (which many times is 40-80%). Please contact your insurance for more information. Health Spending Accounts (HSA) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) can also be used for payment. If you don't yet have an HSA/FSA but know you will seek therapy, sign up at your next open enrollment- it's a great pre-tax benefit! ABOUT KELLY See my video here: https://player.vimeo.com/video/876850981 Kelly has 12 years of professional experience and personal experience as a wife and mother of two energetic boys. She currently works for an inpatient psychiatric unit for kids and teens who are experiencing severe mood and behavioral challenges, family conflict, trauma, and psychosis. Learning how to be a parent and on a parenting team has been the most wonderful and challenging adventure. She has a passion helping couples continue to love each other through the rollercoaster of parenting. In her free time she enjoys being with family, being outside, practicing yoga, and reading books. Licensed in Clinical Social Work - Board of Behavioral Sciences, #101835 Masters of Social Work - University of Southern California (Fight On!) Bachelors of Child and Adolescent Development - California State University, Fullerton A note from Kelly: "My clients work hard to improve their lives and to see their growth is inspiring. Everyone deserves to have someone with whom they trust to be vulnerable. If my approach sounds like a fit for your needs, I would be honored to be a part of your journey. I wish you the best in your journey and hope to be a part of it." CONTACT Phone: 760-410-8609 Fax: 858-546-9258 kellyreincounseling@gmail.com