Kelly Sylvester, MHC-LP

Kelly works with individuals in need of support with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, and other emerging concerns. She places a strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship and creating a safe and supportive environment.

Kelly utilizes an eclectic and integrative approach toward therapy, as she fully believes that each person is unique and benefits from individualized care. She employs a person-centered approach and works through an attachment-based and relational lens. Kelly will work with you as a team to address your concerns, deeper roots, and how to make obstacles more manageable. She strives to work with diverse populations within New York State.

Kelly incorporates techniques such as mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotional Focus Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) into her work with clients. Her work is grounded in empathy and a trauma-informed lens.

Kelly’s primary goal is to help you foster self-compassion and resilience through working collaboratively to navigate life’s inherent challenges. Together, you will create a plan to enact meaningful growth both within the therapeutic experience and outside of the counseling space.