KELLY SIMONSON, Ph.D
She/Her
You are seen. You are heard. You are valued.
Kelly is not available for new clients at this time.
On the spectrum of therapists from all heart to all head, I am right in the middle. I believe it is my job to offer a warm, nurturing environment where you will feel truly heard and listened to but also an environment where you feel appropriately challenged. I will push you to live your life authentically and in ways that are the best fit for you. I will help you discover how to live the life you really want to live, not the life you or other people think “you should”. I will challenge you and act as a mirror to your life and your choices and encourage you to live your life in a way where what you want, need, believe in and value is actually how you are living--in essence, you are not just talking the talk, you are walking your walk. I will act as an objective person in your life that will help you see other perspectives, offer a place to explore the pros and cons of situations and decisions, and ultimately learn what is important to you and offer skills and support while you strive to get it. I work best with clients who want to be called on their stuff, who are willing to do the work, and who can join me in laughing at ourselves as we help you be the best version of yourself. I believe that vulnerability is the key to connection, healing, and us being our best selves--ironically while often showing the parts we have labeled our "worst selves". I value authenticity and showing up while being true to yourself. I value lifelong learning and challenge myself to always be growing. Lastly, while I believe that therapy is serious work and can be heavy, I also know that I can genuinely share a lot of laughter with my clients in a healthy way. Oh, and I tend to swear a lot but will try to tame it if it bothers you.
Kelly takes Blue Cross/ Blue Shield, United, Cigna, and Aetna insurance.
Kelly’s Education
Post-Doctoral Fellowships: Eating Disorder Recovery Center and Texas Woman's University
Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology: The University of Akron
Master's Degree in Psychology: The University of Akron
Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology: University of Richmond