About me
Hello, I am Kelly Walsh. I have a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Psychology from the University of Evansville and Master of Social Work from the University of Kentucky. I have specialized training in trauma treatment, but I am also conversant in the treatment of depression, anxiety, mood disorders, dissociative disorders, personality disorders, attachment issues, and relationship issues.
In Couples Counseling, I refer to the relationship, the goal of the relationship or the dissolution of the relationship as "The Client"
My treatment approach is to create a culture of safety and trust. Some people call this the therapeutic relationship. I believe in a concept created by Carl Rogers, a pioneer in psychotherapy, called "unconditional positive regard". Simply put, that means that regardless of what the client says in treatment, my job as the therapist is to respond to the client with respect, reverence, and kindness. This relational model allows the client to feel safe enough to do the work such as sharing and processing feelings, to achieve the goals they have chosen.
I have known from very early in my career that I wanted to practice psychotherapy. I also knew that I wanted to practice client-centered therapy which is basically just what is sounds like. I allow the client to guide the process and support them in their own path to feeling better. further, I believe that there is a solution to every problem. I will build upon existing strengths and use an open approach to healing. For example, some people find humor effective in therapy. Others find story telling, music, and reminiscence to be helpful. We are not bound to conventional forms of treatment. I like to approach therapy individually, there is no one-size-fits-all, in my estimation.
I invite the client to give feedback to me, so that I am aware of what is effective and what is not. It helps me as therapist to know what to eliminate if it isn't working.
Finally, Id like the reader of this profile to know that I have chosen this profession because I love it. I am privileged and humbled to be able to help in the way that I do. I feel rooted, connected, fulfilled when I am providing my kind of help. I look forward to getting to know you and sharing in your movement from where you are now to where you would like to be.
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma, Abuse
- Grief
- Depression
Addictions , LGBT , Relationship issues , Intimacy-related issues , Eating disorders , Sleeping disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Coaching , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Years of Experience: 31
Services offered
Messaging
Phone
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Licensing
OH LISW I.1801129-SUPV
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Kelly Walsh. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Regain might be different.
Kelly is an amazing therapist and has helped my relationship with my partner immensely. She has given us many tools to help us work through our issues as well as given us an outlet to speak about them. I would highly recommend her
Kelly is down to earth and very informative she is kind
Kelly is brilliant, very knowledgeable and helpful. She listens and does not let us shy away from our issues, she allows us to speak and is understanding and patient.
Awesome therapist!
Kelly is truly the best. She makes me feel supported and understood in a very non judgemental environment. I always look forward to talking with her. She’s super cool and makes therapy a really positive experience. She also provides a lot of education and resources
Kelly gave me hope for a happier future, starting now. She is a great listener and has a variety of tools she can use in different scenarios. I'm grateful for her expertise.
She helps more then any one else has
Kelly is an incredible therapist who is open, communicative, and warm. I feel so thankful to have found someone like her, I’ve never felt so seen/heard.