https://www.crescentwellnessinc.com/about daily 0.75 2026-07-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7603f51c9bb20a1fe7c001/8057d164-00e4-414b-9014-023f7a97121f/IMG_8152.jpeg About Me - How I Got Here My first job in this field was on an inpatient trauma unit. There was a quote hanging on the wall that I read almost every day: "They are survivors. If you don't have respect for their strength you can't be of any help. It's a privilege that they let you in, there's no reason they should trust you, none. You can't know their terror. It's your worst nightmare come true, a nightmare from which you can never awaken. It's unrelenting. There has been no safety: no one, no time, no thing, all was tainted. Hope was obliterated, time and time again. That they are in our office is in itself a supreme act of valor." *Author unknown* This quote shaped how I understood my role from the very beginning: that being trusted with someone's pain is not something you're owed, it's something you earn, and something you never stop being humbled by. A year later, Hurricane Katrina hit. I was living just outside of New Orleans, supposed to be starting graduate school that fall. Instead, I evacuated with everyone else and watched my beloved city flood and fracture, watched people lose their homes, their loved ones, and their sense that the world was safe or predictable. Not long after, I got the chance to work with individuals and families affected by Katrina, helping them navigate the kind of loss most people only fear in the abstract. And in the middle of all that devastation, I kept noticing something remarkable: people's resilience. Not only were they able to stay standing in the face of almost unbearable loss, many of them turned around and helped the person standing next to them. It changed how I understood what people are capable of, and it told me I was in the right field. Katrina taught me that mindfulness, compassion, and meeting life honestly, even when it's not going the way you planned, aren't just nice ideas. They're survival skills. The only way out of suffering is to go right through it. I'm not going to tell you every hard thing turns into a silver lining, because that's not true. What I do believe is that even in the middle of real limitations, you still have choices, and reconnecting with what actually matters to you is where things start to shift. Your circumstances probably don't look like a hurricane, but loss and change find all of us eventually. Having someone you trust in your corner makes a real difference. Talking about what you're carrying doesn't make it disappear, but it does mean you're not carrying it alone. That's what I'm here for. https://www.crescentwellnessinc.com/home daily 1.0 2026-07-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7603f51c9bb20a1fe7c001/1783548480450-AMAKQQBEIRTVKD7DJELR/unsplash-image-OIEwRhozdq8.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7603f51c9bb20a1fe7c001/e9caf2a7-f655-453e-8ce5-c6ea3674ba36/4D5B5DDA-B7F3-48BD-A21A-E83936992FE5.jpeg Home - Hi, I’m Kelly I am glad you made it here today. Working with a therapist is a big step. I know the vulnerability of feeling lost, scared, misunderstood, and hopeless. It can be so overwhelming that you wonder if you’ll ever feel better. You might even be wondering if therapy is worth it. The body and mind have an extraordinary capacity to heal. We’re wired for growth, resilience and survival. I know, because I’ve seen it time and time again. I am not your typical therapist. I am genuine, a little sarcastic, and I believe humor is a powerful tool in navigating life’s challenges. I don’t believe therapy has to feel formal or stiff. It’s about connecting authentically and making the process feel more human. If you are looking for someone who can tackle tough issues with a real, down-to-earth approach, while keeping things light, we might be a great fit. Working together, you’ll learn to experience the feeling of empowerment and freedom that comes with insight, healing, and self-acceptance. You don’t have to suffer forever. Therapy can help. Let’s discover the happier, healthier you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7603f51c9bb20a1fe7c001/1602289078107-958OQJ1EVTHKHC6MJFW0/image-asset.png Home - About Kelly Learn about me and why I decided to become a therapist https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7603f51c9bb20a1fe7c001/1602289092645-UZMYLNHP345YJSH0EUG6/3+%282%29.png Home - About Therapy My approach to therapy and how I can help you live the life you want https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7603f51c9bb20a1fe7c001/1602289109090-J4NYX8G2AF83N46X39ZJ/1+%282%29.png Home - Get Started Common questions about appointments, fees, getting started, etc. https://www.crescentwellnessinc.com/focus-area-01 daily 0.75 2025-07-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7603f51c9bb20a1fe7c001/1602291617502-R3TFS50SL7QHS5I8OIMH/image.jpg About Therapy - Therapy Approaches Therapy is about transformation, new ideas, building energy, nurturing dreams, overcoming hurdles, and relishing breakthroughs. I use EMDR, Cognitive therapies, Mindfulness and Compassion-Focused approaches, as well as Somatic (body-based) modalities. I’ll help you set clear intentions for your life, get motivated, commit to what you are building, and breathe life into your intentions and goals. We’ll work collaboratively to determine your unique needs and goals. You’ll let go and release what no longer serves you so that you can welcome in the new. You’ll learn to be more introspective and gain the ability to plant seeds for the future. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7603f51c9bb20a1fe7c001/1602291416227-7C3QQH0HF47NF1QK11LC/image-asset.jpeg About Therapy - My Best-Fit Clients I work with clients ages 12 and up who… Have experienced trauma, such as bullying, violence, medical trauma, disasters, traumatic grief, or abuse (physical, sexual, psychological, emotional). Are grieving one or more losses, such as losing a significant person, a relationship, a job, health, safety, control, or freedom. Feel depressed. When numbness, hopelessness, and despair just won’t go away. Feel anxious. Panic, worries, and fears consume your life. You just can’t turn your brain off. Are navigating perinatal and motherhood issues, such as miscarriage, pre and postpartum blues or depression, parenting, anxiety, and stress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7603f51c9bb20a1fe7c001/1602165139337-7T5YITCX0A2KW7OBWKTR/image-asset.jpeg About Therapy - Mind Mind https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7603f51c9bb20a1fe7c001/1602164757528-H5CR1SJFT83SR5035WC2/image.jpg About Therapy - Body Accessing your body’s knowledge and using it as a springboard for healing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7603f51c9bb20a1fe7c001/1602164523208-UHPNMO2SJIAZN51S9S3Y/image-asset.jpeg About Therapy - Spirit Achieving inner peach by restoring yourself and bringing everything into balance https://www.crescentwellnessinc.com/get-started daily 0.75 2025-07-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7603f51c9bb20a1fe7c001/1602295172894-FXXSBVNKYDWN7FI4WMZB/image-asset.jpeg Get Started - Let’s Work Together ☎ (206) 486 - 0295 ✉ kelly@crescentwellnessinc.com To get started, you can call or email me. I will return your message in 1-2 business days and we will discuss appointments, scheduling, and any questions you may have. I look forward to hearing from you! https://www.crescentwellnessinc.com/about-emdr daily 0.75 2026-07-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/2b138b19-e39b-4aaa-bfe4-ee168dac9208/20140301_Trade+151_0124+1.jpg