FOUNDER & LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST ca psy30672

KELLY VINCENT, PSY.D.

Specializes in trauma, anxiety, depression, identity, motherhood, female entrepreneurs, 20-somethings, and mind-body approaches.

 

Approach

I am deeply passionate about treating the whole person. I recognize that mental and emotional struggles are intricately connected to the body. My approach to therapy goes beyond the mind, encompassing the physical and spiritual aspects of well-being.

During my graduate studies, my dissertation focused on integrating movement and exercise into traditional talk therapy. This research ignited my passion for psychophysiology and a mind-body approach in therapy practices. As a result, my therapeutic work is integrative, often incorporating the physical body through EMDR, yoga, biofeedback, breathwork, walk-and-talk therapy, nervous system education and regulation, meditation, and somatic work. My goal is to address all aspects of the client: emotional (attitudes and beliefs), physical (manifestations of struggles), and spiritual (deeper meanings about existence and future).

My experience in the corporate world, working with companies such as Sephora, Visa, and eBay, has given me a firsthand understanding of managing fast-paced environments that can push individuals to their limits. This background fuels my passion for working with young professionals, female business owners, and women struggling with high-functioning anxiety and imposter syndrome. I also specialize in supporting women navigating motherhood.

I strive to create a safe, supportive, and calming environment where clients can find relief and build insight and adaptive coping tools for their daily lives. My aim is to help clients manage the intensity and frequency of their experiences more effectively.

In addition to my clinical work, I am the author of "True You: A Self-Discovery Journal," "A Holistic Guide to Managing Anxiety" eCourse, and "When You Feel Like a Fraud: A 6-Step Guide to Managing Imposter Syndrome" eCourse.

Education

  • Psy.D. and M.A. in Clinical Psychology, from the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University, San Francisco (APA Accredited Institution).

  • Predoctoral and Postdoctoral training at APA accredited sites at Psychological Services Center, San Francisco, and California State University, San Marcos Student Health & Counseling Center.

Specialized Training

  • Somatic Trauma Therapy Certificate Program, led by The Embody Lab (2023)

  • EMDR Comprehensive Basic Training, led by Christine Sells, Ph.D., EMDRIA-approved (2022)

  • Registered Yoga Teacher-200, Gentle Yoga Teacher Training led by The School of Gentle Yoga at The Soul of Yoga (2019)

  • Maternal Mental Health Certificate led by Postpartum Support International/2020 Moms (2019)

  • Transcending Sexual Trauma Through Yoga Training led by Zabie Yamasaki, M.Ed, RYT, and Assistant Director of UCLA's CARE Office (2017)

  • Brainspotting Phase I Training led by Lisa Larson, MFT. (2017)

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