About me

There’s not a single approach to life or counseling, so I work with clients to find what’s most supportive to them. I tend to be strengths based and inquire about the systems or communities my clients operate within. Theories I incorporate include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), narrative, and strengths-based theories. I’ve been described as empathic, genuine, and kind by my peers.

Prior to counseling, I led teams and championed curiosity from over a decade working in tech marketing and advertising. Some clients find my lived understanding of the pressures and conflicts they face helpful in our work together as they question their own relationship and identity with work.

I love learning new things and stretching my perspective on what it’s like to be human and in relationship with others. In my free time, I also enjoy reading cookbooks, walking fast, and continuing to discover new delights about my adopted home of Seattle.

Licensure

I am a Licensed Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor (#MC61475758) registered in the state of Washington. I practice under the supervision of Katie Maynard (#LW00007955). I graduated from Seattle University with a degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (M.A.E.D.). I can be contacted at Kelly@KellyHemphillCounseling.com.

Professional memberships

• American Counseling Association

• Washington Mental Health Counselors Association

• Northwest Alliance for Psychoanalytic Study

Selection of completed trainings

• Improving Cultural Competency for Behavioral

  Health Professionals

• Unwrapping the Gifts: A Strength-Based Approach to ADHD Across The Life Span

• Kinky Sex Ed and Poly 101