About FFW

Mission:

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

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.

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.

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
Telehealth Registration as an LCSW
- Florida, #TPSW5363
Registered Yoga Teacher
- Yoga Alliance certification

Education

Master of Social Work - Rutgers University
- Mental and Behavioral Health
Bachelor 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.

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.

Outside of therapy, you can find me binge-watching the newest Netflix series, cuddling with my puppy, being a pilates princess, 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.

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

BRIANNA CHERINGAL, LCSW

she/her/hers

Therapist

Hi, I’m Brianna! Thank you for taking the time to be here. It’s no small feat to start looking for a therapist and I want to honor the courage that takes. My approach is grounded in compassion, empathy, and acceptance. I know how important it is to feel truly seen, safe, and understood in the therapy room and that’s the kind of space I strive to create.

I specialize in supporting adults who are navigating relationship challenges, life transitions, anxiety, stress, and healing from trauma, including domestic and sexual violence. I have a special focus on women’s issues and the LGBTQIA+ community. I am trained in EMDR as one of the ways I support trauma recovery. My work is collaborative and individualized; I meet you where you are and walk alongside you as you explore your story, release what no longer serves you, and step into a place of greater self-worth, safety, and connection.

I work from an inclusive, affirming lens and am deeply committed to providing therapy that is both welcoming and responsive to the diverse experiences people bring into the room.

Schedule a free consultation to see how we can partner in working toward your goals.