Welcome and thank you for taking the time to learn a bit more about me. Finding the right therapist can feel like a challenging task and I hope I can provide you with the information you need to help make this process a little easier. I have found that effective therapy depends heavily on the level of trust and comfort you feel with your therapist. This trust provides the foundation for insight, action, and transformation. Knowing this, I strive to create a space that allows you to feel seen, heard, and energized to approach life in new and meaningful ways. I specialize in working with adults experiencing unrelenting symptoms of trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relational conflict. I also have expertise in women’s mental health surrounding stress, self-criticism, insecurity, shame, and sexual abuse. My therapeutic style is warm and interactive (with a touch of humor!) and I draw from a number of evidence-based treatments with careful attention to your unique situation and needs. I highly value and encourage client input, including your experience of our work together and the ongoing process of therapy. Whatever challenges have led you to this search, it is my hope that you feel emboldened to seek support in pursuing not only symptom relief, but also increased well-being, satisfaction, and purpose. If you are interested in making an appointment or would like more specific information, please feel free to visit drkelsiclayson.com, call (813) 702-3326, or email me at kelsi@drkelsiclayson.com. I also offer a 15-minute phone consultation (at no cost to you). This is a nice way for us to connect and for you to see if we’d work well together prior to your first session. Below you can find additional details about my specialties and clinical background to help you learn more about how I can be of help to you.