Kelly Karels is a Therapist based in the USA. My areas of speciality include ADD and ADHD, Anger Management, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality, Codependency, Depression, and Divorce. This profile is currently unclaimed; please validate the details are current when communicating with the mental health professional.
Therapist Overview
Having worked in the addiction field for some time, I have come to believe two things. One is that group therapy isn’t for everyone. I offer individual counseling that focuses on just you and your goals. Two, addiction affects the whole family. Looking back at where the problems began, sometimes as early as childhood, can be instrumental at understanding how to move forward into a life that is manageable. Being able to trust the professional to be non-judgmental and empathetic is necessary to move forward in therapy. Listening and seeking to understand and meeting the client where they are at is crucial. My education includes Marriage and Family Therapy which, whether working with an individual, couple, or family, we look at the systematic approach which goes back to why the client is using, what is the private logic that the user grew up with? What are their family goals and values?