About Me

Education
B.A., Delta State University, 2006
M.Div., Counseling, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 2013
Th.M., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 2015
Ph.D., Counselor Education and Supervision, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 2018

Dissertation title: The Impact of God Representations, Worry, and Hope on Dispositional Gratitude in Evangelical Christians.

License
Dr. Kelly is a licensed professional counselor in Louisiana (LPC #5670).

Work Experience
Granberry Counseling Centers, 2016-present
Inpatient behavioral health unit, St. Charles Parish Hospital, 2013-2016
First Hope Christian Ministries, 2014-2016
Celebration Hope Center, 2012-2014
Restoration Counseling, 2011-2012

Teaching Experience
Adjunct Faculty, Hannibal LaGrange University, 2020-present
    Abnormal Psychology
    Lifespan Development

Adjunct Faculty, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 2017-present
     Abnormal Psychology
     Introduction to Counseling

Teaching Assistant, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
     Addiction Counseling
     Appraisal of Individuals
     Practical Integration of Psychology, Theology, and
               Spirituality in Counseling Setting
     Human Sexuality
     Psychopathology: Diagnosis and Treatment

Specialized Trainings
EFT Externship
EFT Core Skills 1 and 2
EMDR Basic Training Parts 1 and 2
EMDR Group Protocol and Recent Events
Prepare / Enrich
PREP marriage enrichment program

Memberships
Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS)
American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC)

Research Interests and Professional Interests
Gratitude
Hope
God Representations
Interpersonal Neurobiology
Attachment Theory

Counseling Models
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Trauma Focused CBT
Brief Solution Focused Therapy

Typical Concerns I Help Address in Counseling
This list is not an exhaustive list.  These are simply the most common problems I often see.
Depression
Suicidal Thoughts
Anxiety
OCD
Panic Attacks
Trauma
Marriage Issues
Communication Issues
Affair Recovery
Grief
Substance Abuse