About the Co-founders
Kylene Kelly, MA, EDDCP
Psychologist and Clinical Director
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I am currently accepting new clients for virtual (video) appointments. I believe that everyone can benefit from therapy. It is a safe place where someone can come and talk about what has been going on for them without judgment or shame. I proved a space where you can feel safe, heard, and understood. As we explore your world we will be creating a style designed specifically to meet your needs and goals.
​I strive to create a compassionate, non-judgmental environment for clients to learn, grow, explore, challenge, and live the happy healthy life they have always wanted. I specialize in working with adults with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, PTSD/trauma, complex/developmental trauma, relationship problems, chronic pain , and LGBTQIA issues.
A large part of my work has been related to substance abuse, dual diagnosis, and trauma. I draw on aspects of mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, humanistic, psychodynamic, and object relations to assist clients in improving their symptoms, relationships, self-image, and coping strategies.
Ronnie Forbes, MSW, LCSW
Licensed Social Worker and Program Director
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As nonbinary, queer, immigrant of color, it has always been an intrinsic and essential part of my work to address the social determinants of well-being that populations face, and to use an intersectional lens when forming clinical assessments and interventions.
I provide clinical supervision to counselors and interns working towards their license or masters degree. As a team, Dr. Kelly and I have a combined 25+ years of experience and consult with one another to diversify and broaden the scope of our expertise.
Ataraxis Care provides virtual (video) individual and group supervision for BBS registered master level associates and second year interns.
We welcome clients and supervisees of different ages, sizes, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities, family structures, ethnicities and religions, anywhere in the State of California. We currently only provide services to individual adults and in English, but hope to increase our capacity in the future. Please reach out to us and find out if we're a match!