Kelsey Meltzer, MS

In our work together, I am committed to supporting the cultivation of a more empowered and fulfilled you! I believe that we are not exclusively distressed by external things, but by the thoughts and beliefs we take of them. Integrating my unique style and approach to relationships, I aim to help you explore and challenge these beliefs that no longer serve you. I am committed to creating a safe and affirming space that allows us to stay curious, explore, reflect, and grow to improve your relationship with yourself, others, and the world around you.

As a trained generalist clinician, my areas of interest are primarily focused on sexuality and related issues. I consider sexuality as a natural and positive aspect of being human. My passion for counseling is rooted in empowering people with a perspective that inspires sexual freedom of thoughts, feelings, fantasies, and all healthy forms of sexual activity. I help individuals connect to and embrace their sexual and gender identities, explore new levels of intimacy, and improve their overall sexual satisfaction.

My approach is mainly through Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), integrating feminist theory and mindfulness-based interventions. I believe in a practical and direct approach to relationships. Together, we will explore and identify the unique beliefs (attitudes, expectations, and personal rules) that are a gateway to unhealthy emotions and self-defeating/self-sabotaging behaviors. In our sessions, we will work closely so that you can learn how to examine and challenge unhelpful thinking patterns and adopt a more adaptive and self-serving thought process. I approach relationships from an LGBTQIA+ and kink affirmative lens, celebrating the diversity and fluidity of sexuality and gender.

MORE ABOUT ME:

A fellow queer-ally, I identify as a cat enthusiast and running activist. As a relentlessly curious and adventurous spirit, I love taking healthy risks in challenging myself to try new things. I have an upbeat and zesty personality. With my free time I enjoy baking bread, traveling solo, thrifting, surfing, spending time with my identical twin, and photography.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Florida
• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Florida Atlantic University
• Published human sexology researcher
• Certified in Mental Health Sexology from University of North Florida
• Member of American Counseling Association (ACA), Chi Sigma Iota International Honor Society (CSI), Association of Counseling Sexology and Sexual Wellness (ACSSW), and American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT)

SUPERVISED BY:

Amy Clay, LPC

GROUP OFFERING(S):

Sexual and Gender Identity Development Group

CREDENTIALS:

Resident in Counseling

PRELICENSE:

VA 0704015211