ABOUT
ABOUT DOTTIE KELLY
Who I am.
I am a licensed professional counselor with 20+ years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in individual and group settings. My specialties include trauma systems therapy, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) therapy, diagnosing Symptoms Of Anxiety And Depression, treatment for grief and loss, narcissistic personality disorder treatment, domestic violence support groups, behavioral therapy for
kids and support for low self-esteem.
Trauma is not specific to violence but results from experiences such as death of family members and friends, chronic and acute illness, animal attacks, natural disasters, dealing with suicide, separation from parents, divorce, domestic violence, and war.
I work with a wide range of clients, including active-duty military, veterans, and first responders and their families, as well as children and adolescents who have experienced various traumas. I utilize various modalities in my treatment plans, including (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) EMDR Therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), and Brainspotting therapy.
My treatment plans are designed to diminish distress and to facilitate a feeling of safety. Through a variety of treatment approaches, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, ART, Brainspotting, sandtray therapy, play therapy, expressive arts, energy psychology, and psychotherapy, we will work together to strengthen your mind, body, and spirit so that you can continue on your path towards a more fulfilling life.
I am a member in good standing with the American Counseling Association (ACA), International Association of Trauma Professionals (CCTP), National Trauma Grief and Loss Institute, Certified Grief Counseling Specialist (CGCS) and EMDRIA.
Additional Services Offered:
● Family Counseling And Parenting Skills
● Therapy for Kids (including Behavioral Therapy for Kids and Speech Therapy for Kids)
● Individual Therapy for Divorcing couple and custody discussion
● Pediatric Counseling Services
● Therapy for Sensory Seeking Behaviors
● Tapping Therapy for Anxiety and Depression
Author Bio
Dottie Kelly is a trauma therapist, children’s author, and lifelong storyteller whose work centers on helping children and families navigate the emotional impact of trauma. Dottie writes children’s books that reflect her therapeutic values – compassion, resilience, and self-empowerment – often infused with warmth and humor.
Story telling is the heartbeat of Dottie’s therapeutic approach. Her goal as a therapist and story writer is to help children avoid internalizing negative beliefs and instead discover their inner strength. Dottie’s children’s books place children in relatable situations, remind them they are not alone, and empower young readers to recognize big emotions and regulate their nervous system.
Dottie began her career as a Registered Nurse, working in surgical oncology before earning her master’s in counseling psychology. Beyond the page, Dottie has taught body and emotional safety and awareness programs to elementary schools, worked with parents to create a custody agreement for the court, has spoken at seminars on trauma, recovery, grief, and equine therapy. With over 20 years of experience, Dottie draws from her deep well of professional expertise and personal insight to craft stories that resonate with young readers and support their emotional growth.
When she is not writing or working with clients, Dottie enjoys time in nature, connecting with family and pets, and exploring the healing arts. Dottie is also working on a memoir that traces her own journey of healing and transformation.
