Kelsey Gavin, MA, LMFT

Kelsey Gavin, MA, LMFT

Psychotherapist
4500 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Ste 320, Long Beach, CA
Kelsey Gavin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California who has been practicing since 2016. She received a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy with a specialization in Clinical Art Therapy from Loyola Marymount University. Kelsey provides a welcoming and accepting atmosphere that allows clients to feel safe and comfortable as they seek to become more empowered in their lives. She employs the warmth of the Humanistic approach through unconditional regard and respect for the uniqueness and resiliency of each individual. Kelsey also offers support and structure by sharing tools and concepts from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and acceptance and commitment therapy. Additionally, she incorporates narrative, existential, solution-focused approaches, and family therapy. Kelsey is committed to demonstrating cultural competency and humility while maintaining a trauma-informed lens. Specializing in Clinical Art Therapy, Kelsey is credentialed by the Art Therapy Credentials Board, Inc. and is a member of the American Art Therapy Association. She has found art therapy to be a powerful modality for exploring emotional experiences, increasing confidence through creativity and mindfulness, rewriting individual narratives, and providing a safe space to understand experiences in new ways. Adolescents she has worked with have been particularly fond of the art therapy process. Kelsey’s clinical experience includes working at a shelter for homeless and runaway teens, inpatient dual diagnosis and drug and alcohol treatment, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs for adults and adolescents, as well as outpatient services for both adults and adolescents.
Highly recommended
100% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
New patient appointments
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Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Kelsey Gavin

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Exposure Response Prevention
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Dialectical (DBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Kelsey Gavin

Kelsey Gavin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California who has been practicing since 2016. She received a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy with a specialization in Clinical Art Therapy from Loyola Marymount University. Kelsey provides a welcoming and accepting atmosphere that allows clients to feel safe and comfortable as they seek to become more empowered in their lives. She employs the warmth of the Humanistic approach through unconditional regard and respect for the uniqueness and resiliency of each individual. Kelsey also offers support and structure by sharing tools and concepts from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and acceptance and commitment therapy. Additionally, she incorporates narrative, existential, solution-focused approaches, and family therapy. Kelsey is committed to demonstrating cultural competency and humility while maintaining a trauma-informed lens. Specializing in Clinical Art Therapy, Kelsey is credentialed by the Art Therapy Credentials Board, Inc. and is a member of the American Art Therapy Association. She has found art therapy to be a powerful modality for exploring emotional experiences, increasing confidence through creativity and mindfulness, rewriting individual narratives, and providing a safe space to understand experiences in new ways. Adolescents she has worked with have been particularly fond of the art therapy process. Kelsey’s clinical experience includes working at a shelter for homeless and runaway teens, inpatient dual diagnosis and drug and alcohol treatment, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs for adults and adolescents, as well as outpatient services for both adults and adolescents.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia
Anxiety Disorder
Depression
New Patient Visit
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Women's Mental Health Issues
Agoraphobia
Anxiety Disorder
Depression
New Patient Visit

Office location

Kelsey Gavin, MA, LMFT also offers online video visits for patients
LifeStance Health - Southern California
4500 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Ste 320, Long Beach, CA 90804

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Loyola Marymount University, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy

Professional memberships

  • American Art Therapy Association

NPI number

1275087249

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Kelsey Gavin has 2 office locations in Long Beach, view full addresses on Kelsey Gavin's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Kelsey Gavin?

Kelsey Gavin frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Kelsey Gavin on their profile.

What languages does Kelsey Gavin speak?

Kelsey Gavin speaks English.

How do patients rate Kelsey Gavin in reviews?

6 patients have reviewed Kelsey Gavin. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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