Kellisha Priester, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Kellisha Priester

Focus areas

Adolescent / Teen Issues

Anxiety

Stress

Adoption Counseling

Behavioral Problems

Work-Related Counseling

Anger Management

Childhood Trauma

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Couples

Young adults (18-24)

Families

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Culturally Sensitive

Attachment-based

Motivational Interviewing

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Person-Centered

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Kellisha Priester

Hi, I'm Kay Priester, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Clinical Counselor with a Master?s in Counseling Psychology from the Wright Institute. With 20 years in Behavioral Health, it has been an honor to support clients through life's challenges and work relentlessly to reach their goals. My approach I use a person-centered approach, meeting people where they are with compassion, respect, and empathy?all of which I commit to offer. My focus I have worked with individuals, couples, and families across the age span to address trauma, anxiety, depression, mood and behavior disorders, and substance/addiction. Common concerns include managing emotions, academic and professional stress, anxiety, relationship distress, grief and loss, parenting/co-parenting conflict, and life transition stressors. My communication style Unprecedented times require creativity, so I offer a space welcoming each client with transparency, non-judgment, and kindness. I am culturally inclusive and have primarily worked with under-resourced and marginalized populations where advocacy and allyship are priorities. My journey to mental healthcare I am the curious kid who became the emphatically curious adult! Helping and problem-solving is a natural talent I have mastered as a professional in the healing arts. Building transparent, non-judgmental relationships with people seeking new experiences is a gift I am honored to be part of. My goals for you As a motivational interviewing instructor, I recognize that reaching personal goals amid distress is challenging. Assisting clients to feel courageous and capable through unconditional positive regard is a gift and pleasure to witness.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Teen Violence

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. South

Education and training

Wright Institute, Master's in Counseling Psychology

NPI number

1801291281

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Kellisha Priester works with Rula Health - L.A. South.

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