Kelsey Fish
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), National Certified Counselor (NCC)
I offer a safe, non-judgmental space for you to heal, embody your most authentic self and design your best life!
I'm Kelsey, A Panamanian-American licensed clinical mental health counselor with nearly 7 years of counseling experience. I have worked with clients of all ages from various backgrounds and with a variety of presenting problems, including trauma, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, mood disorders, psychosis, grief, LGBTQIA+ issues, relationship/family issues, and transitions/adjustment issues. I have a background in drama, dance, and music and utilize the arts in therapy. I am certified in Expressive Arts Therapy and also have post-graduate training in Gestalt Therapy, DBT, and Motivational interviewing. I am a certified ADHD ClinicaI Services Provider. In the fall of 2023, I also became a Registered Yoga Teacher. I am a passionate advocate for disenfranchised groups and utilize a social justice-oriented lens while supporting individuals in responding to life challenges. I believe that each person has unique strengths, and I will work to help identify and lean into those strengths to reach your goals.
Practice hours (EST)
Accepts new patients after hospitalization for
- Manic episodes
- Severe depression
- Self-harming behavior
- Suicidal intent or a plan
- Psychosis (delusions and hallucinations)
- Suicide attempt
- Severe emotional stress or trauma
Reserves times throughout the week for new clients after discharge from the hospital.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality
- Childhood Abuse
- Conflict Resolution
- Depression
- Gender Identity
- Immigration/Acculturation
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Peer Difficulties
- Polyamorous relationship
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Assault
- Sexual Concerns
- Sexual Identity
- Sleep Concerns
- Social Anxiety
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma
Age groups
- Children (under 10)
- Preteens (10-12)
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Assessment/Evaluation
- Behavior Modification
- Couples Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Gestalt Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Training
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Door can be opened easily
- Flat path to the front door
- Service animals allowed
- Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
- Emotional support animals allowed
Getting around
- Wide hallways (36” or 90cm)
- Elevators
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
$115 — $200per session
- Package pricing
- Out-of-pocket
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Cash
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
Credentials
Licenses
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
14602, North Carolina
Certificates
ADHD-CCSP
Evergreen Credentialing
Certified clinical services provider specializing in ADHD treatment
Expressive Arts Therapy
Appalachian State University
Certified in the use of multi-modal therapeutic arts-based interventions
Education
Appalachian State University
MA (Master of Arts in Counseling), 2018
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Certificate: Expressive Arts Therapy