Kelly Akehurst, LPC, NBCC
Founder & Therapist

Qualifications

National Board Certified Counselor, NBCC

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MA Mental Health Counseling

Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology

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BA Psychology

University of Connecticut

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Certifications

Yale University SPACE Training for Parents & Children

Postpartum Support International 

Gottman Level One for working with Couples

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I work with women during all stages of life from transitions in early adulthood to pregnancy, postpartum and childrearing to adjustments later in adulthood. I specialize in stress, anxiety, depression, pregnancy and postpartum issues, parenting, career transitions, eating disorders/disordered eating, relationship issues, family conflict and life transitions.

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​Working together, we will discover your strengths and the personal resources that can help achieve your desired goals. My approach to therapy is to partner with you to help build confidence and independence. I value the therapeutic relationship and feel that genuineness and warmth play a vital role in the healing process.

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My goal is to create a supportive and safe space for exploration and change and to empower you to get back to living a more meaningful and fulfilling life. I provide skills to increase awareness of problematic patterns that lead to feeling 'stuck' and negatively impacts daily life including relationships, career, health and self-esteem.

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I am a National Board Certified Licensed Professional Counselor. I received my master's in Counseling from Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology and have clinical experience working at Jacobi Medical Center, Hartford Healthcare and Center for Discovery Eating Disorder Treatment. I have specialized training as a Maternal Health Specialist through Postpartum Support International. I’m here to help and answer your questions.