Cara Kelley, LMHC

Cara Kelley is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who brings a compassionate, strengths-based approach to counseling across the lifespan. She has worked with people in both individual and group settings and maintains connections with the military community, including advocacy for veteran suicide awareness. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and she is a National Certified Counselor (NCC) - a national credential that recognizes professional standards in counseling. In addition, she has completed specialized trainings such as Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM), Psychological First Aid (PFA), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy coursework, and serves as a QPR Gatekeeper for suicide prevention education.

Cara approaches therapy as a warm, supportive relationship where clients can explore thoughts and feelings while learning practical strategies to cope with life's challenges. She focuses on helping people build new patterns that support healthier coping, greater confidence, and a clearer sense of purpose. Her work emphasizes the use of clients' existing strengths to overcome barriers and foster meaningful growth.

Believing strongly in human resiliency, Cara acknowledges that people can feel stuck at times and may need assistance to move forward. She encourages a holistic view of wellbeing that considers mind, body, and spirit, and she aims to help individuals reconnect with hope and the desire to create lasting change.