Kelly Dickerson
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Kelly has over 12 years of experience in providing mental health services to individuals, families, and groups. She has studied social work at both Georgia State University and the University of Georgia, graduating with her Masters in Social Work in 2014. She has experience working with a variety of evidence based practices and curriculums, including Thinking for a Change (T4C), Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT), Cognitive Behavior Interventions (CBI-SA), Motivational Interviewing, Seeking Safety, and Strengthening Families.
Additionally, Kelly’s experience has provided her many opportunities to increase her knowledge of how to best serve those around her. While much of her early work focused on the impact of substance abuse on individuals and their families, she also enjoys working with children of all ages and adults experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief and trauma, as well as other behavioral or emotional concerns. Kelly utilizes aspects of traditional talk therapy, solution focused therapy, CBT, DBT, and play therapy in sessions, allowing for more control of the session environment and increased comfort for her clients. She has found that expression through art and creativity gives her clients increased insight into their thoughts and feelings and improvement in wellness.
Kelly is great at finding resources, local events, and other information to assist her clients in finding new ways to work towards their therapeutic goals both in- and outside of the therapy room. Her friends and loved ones would describe her as an intelligent, dedicated, and creative individual who works hard for her clients, regardless of their situation. Kelly loves a challenge and enjoys opportunities to learn about new ways to serve her clients and those around her.
ages: 8+