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About FFW

Mission:

Feelings Forward Wellness provides holistic treatment for trauma that supports the healing of mind, body, spirit, and community.

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Vision:

Through offerings of trauma psychotherapy, psychedelic-assisted therapy, and somatic healing, FFW aims to provide effective and culturally-responsive mental health treatment for those continuing to struggle with the after-effects of trauma and PTSD.

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Values:

We imagine a world where people from all backgrounds have access to advanced, holistic health care that bridges the gap of the mind-body connection left out by traditional treatments.

emdr trauma therapist

We Treat:​​

  • Trauma

  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

  • Complex PTSD

  • Attachment injuries

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Life Transitions

  • Relationships

Meet The Team

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Licensure

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

    • New York, #092347​

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)​

    • New Jersey, #44SC06093200​

  • Registered Yoga Teacher

    • Yoga Alliance certification​

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Education​

  • Master of Social Work - Rutgers University

    • Mental and Behavioral Health

  • Bachelors of Arts - Rutgers University

    • Psychology and Communication​

  • Yoga Renew - 200 hour YTT

KELLY PATEL, LCSW, RYT

she/her/hers

Founder | Therapist | Yoga Teacher

 

 

Hello! I'm Kelly. First and foremost, thank you for being here. I know of the incredible strength it takes to look for a therapist. As a trauma survivor myself, I know how important it is to feel like you can relate to and feel safe with your therapist. I look forward to being that person for you.

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What you can expect by starting your healing journey with me is a therapist who is down-to-earth, collaborative, understanding, and passionate about helping you towards your goals. I specialize in holistic therapy for trauma survivors; especially those who have experienced childhood neglect. I offer individualized trauma therapy that can include EMDR, IFS, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, psychodynamic, mindfulness, and Yoga Therapy. Each of these modalities can help you to explore your past and gain insight into how trauma shows up in your daily life, learn solutions to feel safe and secure again, unlearn patterns of mistrust, hypervigilance, and negativity that no longer serve you, and regain confidence, self-worth, and the ability to put yourself first.

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Outside of therapy, you can find me binge-watching the newest Netflix series, cuddling with my puppy, running races, or traveling to faraway places. I am LGBTQ+ affirming and work from antiracist values. As a White, cis therapist, I seek to receive consultation from BIPOC and queer clinicians to improve my efficacy within my therapy practice. I am committed to understanding my own location of self and privileged identities in order to continue doing the necessary work.

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Feel free to book a free 15 minute consult with me to learn more about how we can work together towards your goals.​

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