About Mrs. Kendra Kelly
EDUCATION
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*BLA Humanities & Social Science: 2009
*Master of Arts in Professional Counseling: 2012
*Master's level Public Health Promotion Professional: 2014
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LICENSES
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*Georgia Licensed Professional Counselor-#008797: 2014
*Florida Telehealth Mental health professional-#TPMC1474: 2021
*California Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor-#15324: 2023
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Memberships:
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National LGBT Chamber of Commerce
OUT GA Business Alliance
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Certifications:
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-Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Responder
- National Board Certified Counselor: #612847
- Certified Reiki Practicioner
- Advanced certified Yoga, breathwork and meditation teacher ( 300 hour yoga alliance approved)
- Certified Trauma Informed Practitioner
- Certified Mindfulness Informed Practitioner
- Certified Sound Healer
- NAFC Group Fitness Instructor (coming 2024)
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Additional Training:
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-Brainspotting
-National Child Traumatic Stress
Network-TF-CBT
-Military populations
-CALM
-Trauma Informed Care
-DBT
-SAFESPORT trained
-Production Assistant Academy: Atlanta Film Society
-Principles of Somatic Experiencing
-Mental Health First Aid Certification 2009-2019
-Crisis Intervention Instructor 2015-2019
-EMT
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Additional Professsional Experience:
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The Mission Continues: Service Leadership Corps Fellowship
2019-2020
After Her Service: Business Coaching Program Completion 2019-2020
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​​Past academic focus:
Community wellness education and empowerment with efforts to dissolve wholistic wellness disparity gaps through health prevention and wellness maintenance efforts.
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Military Veteran:
Army and Air Force Reserves 2002-2018
Performing and creative arts:
dance, acting, writing, directing, creative coordinating & producing for film/stage.
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Clinical Professional History:
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Military and Family Life Counselor
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Licensed Professional Counselor Continuing Education reviewer
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Social and Emotional Learning Coach
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Clinical Academic and Services Care Coordinator, Clinical Director Residential Group Homes within The Department of Family and Children Services
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Special education teacher assistant and technician ​
"This is Why I Do It"
Holistic Mental Health and Wellness
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Throughout my journey, I've grappled with limiting beliefs, feeling marginalized, and struggling with self-worth.
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I've embraced a spectrum of healing practices—therapy, coaching, holistic approaches, and spirituality—believing in their collective power to nurture individual and communal wholeness.
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My private practice emerged from a deep-seated need to offer visible support grounded in holistic living, nurturing the unique passions and strengths of each individual and community.
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As a Black woman, I'm committed to elevating the visibility of Black wellness and mental health, while as a Queer woman, I hold space for diverse sexualities and connections.
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Creativity, spirituality, and intuitive abilities infuse my approach to healing, allowing me to guide others on their journeys of self-discovery and growth.
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Having worked with diverse populations across various settings, I've learned the importance of person-centered therapy and continue to expand my knowledge through ongoing learning and lived experiences.
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I believe in empowering individuals to harness their creativity, strengths, and talents, acknowledging that they are the experts of their own lives.
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I'm here to support, guide, and encourage your journey towards self-healing and evolution.
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Ase.
Professional Associations
Intersection of Art and Healing
Mind and Body
I am a passionate therapist whose journey blends the worlds of mental health and dance. I discovered my love for dance at an early age. Trained in various dance forms, I developed a deep appreciation for the emotional and expressive power of movement.
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Driven by a desire to understand the intersection of mental wellness and artistic creativity, I pursued a dual path of academic excellence and dance training. I earned my degrees in counseling and public health while continuing to refine my skills as a dancer and choreographer. This unique combination of expertise allows me to explore the profound connections between the mind and body, using movement as a therapeutic tool.
As a therapist, I am an advocate for the importance of mental wellness in the world of art and creativity. I emphasize the therapeutic benefits of movement in processing emotions, reducing stress, and fostering self-expression. I believe that artists face unique challenges that require a holistic approach to mental health.
I encourage my clients to explore the emotional landscapes of their creativity, using movement as a means to unlock hidden emotions and tap into their artistic potential.
In a world where the pressures of the creative industry can take a toll on mental health, I seek to be a respite space for Artists and Creatives, promoting the idea that true artistic brilliance is nurtured in a mind that is well cared for and at peace.
