More About Kelly
My Holistic Approach
My passion and expertise is nurturing healthy relationships. Since I was young, I’ve been fascinated by what facilitates true connection and what breaks it down. Many of my clients are high functioning intellectualizers who struggle to understand why they emotionally react in the ways they do, both in response to themselves and others.
In every session, my aim is to understand and be present with you. It is very important to me to explore how my clients’ culture, identities, and lived experience has shaped who they are. I view you as a whole person and seek to make room for all parts of you.
Together, we'll sift through your story to find the places you get stuck emotionally and behaviorally, explore attachment origins, and ultimately pursue your goals towards living in the light. We will take time building awareness of the patterns and cycles that keep you stuck, as well as build empathy for why those patterns are happening in the first place.
I use attachment-based, trauma-informed methods to provide the right support for each client, with my main approach being rooted in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). EFT is a well-researched, evidenced-based approach for both individual and couples therapy that focuses on strengthening deep relational bonds, rather than just improving communication or resolving conflicts. You can learn more about EFT here.
Kelly Howell, LPC, MFTC
kellyhowellcounseling@gmail.com
(720) 507-3110
Littleton, CO
About Me
I hold a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Denver Seminary. I also spent two additional post-graduate years at Denver Family Institute, gaining further training in Marriage and Family Therapy. I am currently pursuing certification in EFT through regular supervision and feedback on recorded sessions. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Marriage & Family Therapist Candidate in the state of Colorado.
I primarily work with adult individuals and couples. I love helping clients of all backgrounds and identities build healthier relationships — whether that is in individual therapy or with a couple who is struggling to communicate or connect more intimately. I am a Christian, and for clients who desire it, I love integrating faith as part of our work together.
In my free time, I love to hang out with my husband and daughter, make lattes, read outside, go on walks with my pup, try new recipes, and play games with friends!
Specialties:
Relationship Issues
Anxiety / Depression
Trauma / PTSD
Pre-Marital
Spirituality
Emotion Regulation
Major Life Transitions
Family of Origin Issues
Stress Management