Kelly Morrissey, MA, LMFT, LMHC
Kelly is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist & Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida.
About
Kelly honors the unique differences of each individual and provides a tailored treatment experience developed around their personal goals and needs. Kelly trusts in the healing power of a supportive and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship where you have the opportunity to express yourself freely and gain meaningful insight along the way. As a lifelong learner, she has pursued ongoing training in an evidence-based modern modality called Lifespan Integration Therapy which is rooted in neuroscience, offers gentle and rapid healing, and is widely applicable for a variety of presenting issues.
She is passionate about helping individuals, couples and families develop healthy coping strategies, improve communication patterns, process trauma, and enhance connection with self and others. Her thoughtful, candid, collaborative, client-centered approach focuses on leveraging strengths and supporting the healing journey as new perspectives are explored and new behaviors are practiced.
EDUCATION
Kelly obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and a Master of Arts Degree in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from the University of South Florida. She also completed a Graduate Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy at USF.
Kelly is one of two trained therapists in Florida who is providing Lifespan Integration Therapy.
EXPERIENCE
Kelly has over 14 years of experience working with a large variety of populations providing counseling services for individuals, couples, groups and families in Residential, PHP, IOP and OP settings. Her work in behavioral health began with directing the family program for a treatment center specializing in impaired professionals and young adults with addiction/mental health challenges. Kelly assisted families with shifting codependent and enabling behaviors allowing them to refocus on their own self care and promote healthier relational dynamics. She supported professionals and their loved ones as an Employee Assistance Program Counselor, helping individuals navigate burnout, communication issues, relationships challenges, self-esteem building, life transitions and perfectionism.
Kelly's training in Lifespan Integration offers individuals a pathway to healing that engages the entire body-mind and tends to be more effective than traditional talk therapies. She is a Qualified Supervisor in Florida, supporting Registered Interns in their pursuit of licensure in Mental Health Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy.
Specialties
Approaches
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on changing negative thought patterns and behaviors to achieve lasting positive changes.
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Lifespan Integration Therapy helps individuals heal from trauma and emotional pain by integrating past experiences into the present, fostering emotional regulation, self-awareness, and resilience.