Hello! I am Dr. Alison Kelly

About Me

Hi! My name is Alison Kelly, PsyD and I am the Licensed Clinical Psychologist (FL License # PY13160) behind Calm & Connected Mental Health Services. I am passionate about helping people feel more grounded, understood, and connected - to themselves and people around them. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive space where we can work collaboratively to better understand yourself, develop practical coping tools, and create meaningful change in your life.

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My Education , Training, & Specialties

I earned my Masters and Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from Adler University in Chicago, IL (2019-2024). I completed my APA accredited internship at the Mental Health Center of Florida and completed my postdoctoral hours through the Department of Veteran Affairs.

My training background consists of working in a wide range of clinical settings among diverse populations. Such settings include community mental health, medical hospitals, primary care settings, assisted living facilities, private practice, and a psychiatric hospital.

I have had the privilege of working with many individuals across the lifespan. I have also collaborated on multidisciplinary teams, which has strengthened my ability to provide thoughtful, comprehensive care that considers the many factors impacting mental health.

I specialize in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma-related concerns, sleep disturbance, relationship concerns, and general life adversities/challenges. In therapy, we will work together to address such challenges in order to support emotional well-being and overall balance.

My Approach to Therapy

My work is grounded in evidence-based approaches, including CBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based interventions. I tend to take a mind and body approach by recognizing that the pair are very well interconnected and emotional stress often shows itself through the body. But more importantly, I believe the therapeutic experience should be tailored and adjusted to each person’s individual needs and strengths.

At the core of my approach is the belief that we are human first. Every person brings unique identities, values, cultures, and lived experiences into therapy, and those differences matter. I believe therapy is most effective when it honors each individual’s story and creates a place where you feel respected, understood, and empowered.