Kelly Tavenner, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Kelly Tavenner

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Stress

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Therapy

Couples Therapy

Psychotherapy

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Couples

Young adults (18-24)

Families

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Culturally Sensitive

Attachment-based

Dialectical (DBT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Family Systems

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Kelly Tavenner

Hi there, I'm Kelly Tavenner, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Brandman University. I believe everyone has the power to change at any stage in life, but sometimes we get stuck. Whether due to depression, anxiety, relationship troubles, or not recognizing our blind spots, there are times when solutions seem out of reach. I aim to help people solve problems collaboratively and compassionately, forming a trusting therapeutic alliance to support your change process. My approach I consider myself a Solution-focused therapist and also incorporate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which resonates with clients from diverse backgrounds. I integrate other tools including CBT, Bowenian family therapy, Family Systems approach, Narrative theory, and Attachment theory. People seek therapy for change, and while I am part of that process, the real work happens between sessions. My focus I’ve worked in community mental health throughout my career in clinician and leadership roles, mainly with individuals living with severe, persistent mental illnesses (SPMI) like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or PTSD. Many clients have co-occurring substance use disorders, though I am not a substance use counselor. I am comfortable helping with depression, anxiety, relationship stress, family dynamics, parenting issues, PTSD, work stress, or that unidentifiable “something” you can’t quite put your finger on. We can figure it out together. My communication style I believe in strong boundaries; as your therapist, I’m not your friend, and therapy sessions aren’t venting sessions.

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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. West

Education and training

Brandman University, Master's in Clinical Psychology

NPI number

1659003473

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What practice does Kelly Tavenner work with?

Kelly Tavenner works with Rula Health - L.A. West.

What are common reasons for patients to see Kelly Tavenner?

Kelly Tavenner frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Kelly Tavenner on their profile.