Kelly Lemmon
As a clinical social worker with over 30 years of experience, I can serve as your guide whether you are facing chronic painful feelings such as anxiety or depression, a major life transition, or a recent or past life altering trauma. Working with me, you will learn new perspectives and skills to build a firm foundation for mental health and wellbeing.
I strive to strengthen self-compassion while you integrate new patterns of thought and behavior to live a meaningful and authentic life.
I have broad experience in mental health and addictions. I believe psychotherapy is a great deal more than "just talking." I earned my BA in Asian Languages and Civilizations at Amherst College in Massachusetts and my Master of Social Work (MSW) at Boston University. I lived in Japan for about 10 years.
First session
From the first session we will focus on what matters most to you, your goals, and how we will help you make positive changes in your life. Doing that requires understanding your current life, your history, and what else you have tried. After that, my approach balances listening with teaching, processing with skill building, and support with manageable challenges. You will do a lot more than talk as you grow and change.
Strengths
Building a safe welcoming space for you to explore your experiences is a core of my work. Teaching skills and techniques for mental health and wellbeing is an essential component of growth. I strive to strengthen self-compassion while you integrate new patterns of thought and behavior to live a meaningful and authentic life. I promote active self-care to manage the stresses that come along with change.
Ideal clients
My ideal client is 18 years of age or older, has a problem that can be solved by changing something about themself, and is willing to put effort into clarifying their goals and taking steps in the right direction. Most of my clients have a mix of trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and/or substance abuse that are distressing them. I don't believe in a one-size fits all approach to therapy or to finding the right therapist.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is extremely effective for many symptoms including anxiety, insomnia, depression, and chronic pain. I use CBT to help clients understand the connections between their thoughts feelings and behaviors- which leads to powerful changes.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mastering mindfulness skills helps reduce stress, depression, and anxiety while improving self-control, affect tolerance, concentration, and focus.
Trauma Informed Care
So many people experience traumatic events that I use a trauma-informed approach with everyone. This means empowering clients by, for example, asking your permission to explore topics and openly giving the decision about whether and when to share details or answer questions to you. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment that prioritizes choice, empowerment, collaboration, and trustworthiness. A trauma informed approach aims to prevent retraumatization and promote healing by acknowledging the impacts of trauma on the physical emotional and mental health of survivors.
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Cognitive Processive Therapy (CPT) is a 12-session treatment specifically designed to help people recover from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and trauma related symptoms. It focuses on how a traumatic event changes the way a person thinks and feels about themselves, others, and the world. After trauma, people often develop stuck points—rigid or inaccurate beliefs like “I’m to blame” or “The world is completely unsafe.” CPT helps identify and challenge these beliefs so they can be replaced with more balanced, realistic ones.
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Virtual sessions
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- PennsylvaniaLicense CW014530