Kelley Nawrot, LLMSW

I am a child and family therapist who works with children ages 3 and up, providing a safe, supportive, and welcoming space where children/adolescents can feel heard, understood, and accepted. I believe every child/adolescent is unique, and I tailor my approach to meet each child’s individual needs, developmental level, personality, and goals.

My work focuses on helping children/adolescent navigate behavioral difficulties, anxiety, situational anxiety, depression, social skills, social-emotional needs, and the stressors that can come with growing up and managing life’s changes. I help children build emotional awareness, develop healthy coping skills, strengthen relationships, improve communication, and gain confidence in managing difficult emotions and situations.

I believe that children/adolescents benefit most when they feel that their voices and experiences are respected. While I collaborate with parents and caregivers when appropriate and helpful to the child’s progress, I also recognize the importance of providing children with their own space to express themselves openly and safely. My goal is to create a therapeutic relationship built on trust, respect, and collaboration.

Whether a child/adolescent is experiencing big emotions, changes at home or school, difficulty connecting with others, anxiety, sadness, behavioral challenges, or simply needs additional support navigating the process of growing up, I strive to meet them where they are and help them develop the skills they need to thrive.

I use a variety of evidence-based and developmentally appropriate approaches to meet each child where they are. Depending on the child’s age, needs, and goals, therapy may incorporate: Play Therapy, Social Skills Support, Behavior Modification, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills.