What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
“She's truly understanding. She reflects that supportive understanding, is compassionate, intelligent, and insightful. She's also a great communicator and creative problem-solver. I'm a therapist myself, and she more than meets the criteria for a truly wonderful therapist. And She's good person.”
More than 1 year ago
About Tesia Kelley
Focus areas
Addiction / Substance Abuse
Bipolar Disorder
Stress Management
Adolescent / Teen Issues
Dissociative Disorder
Work-Related Counseling
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Treatment approaches
Art Therapy
EMDR
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
Hispanic or Latinx, White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Tesia Kelley
I come from the view that in a therapeutic relationship, trust, respect, and openness are essential. This combination allows us to feel safe, and in turn, the magic of therapy is able to happen. Life is full of ups and downs, micro-traumas and complex traumas, difficult decisions, and challenging relationships. I am here to walk alongside you through the hardest moments to the most joyful. My biggest focus is always removing judgment from your experience and creating space to process and reflect in a non-judgmental way. I focus on self-acceptance while also creating changes where needed.
I have had extensive experience working with youth and young adults from ages 13 to 25. I find that these can be the most challenging and exciting times of our lives. This time can be scary as we discover ourselves, who we are, and what we want. Along with this demographic, I have completed my Master’s in Mental Health Counseling at California Baptist University and have done special trainings to better serve clients who have experienced trauma in their lives.
Therapy is a crucial part of self-care. I believe that we all deserve to be heard and understood by someone who allows us to be ourselves.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Therapy is a process! And sometimes it can be uncomfortable and challenging, especially in the beginning. Expect your first session to be information gathering. I will ask questions to get to know you and create an image for myself of what your struggles are, your background, what you have been through, and how these events may have effected you. This also allows me to create a diagnosis and understand where to focus clinical attention. I also work collaboratively with clients to develop individual goals. Sometimes I assign homework as it relates to the challenges we discuss in session and sometimes the work is allowing clients to process outside of session and with the people important in their lives. I always want a client to feel empowered when they leave.
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Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- California Baptist University, Master’s in Mental Health Counseling
NPI number
1518339936
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She's truly understanding. She reflects that supportive understanding, is compassionate, intelligent, and insightful. She's also a great communicator and creative problem-solver. I'm a therapist myself, and she more than meets the criteria for a truly wonderful therapist. And She's good person.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
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What practice does Tesia Kelley work with?
Tesia Kelley works with Grow Therapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see Tesia Kelley?
Tesia Kelley frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Tesia Kelley on their profile.
What languages does Tesia Kelley speak?
Tesia Kelley speaks English.