Kelly Rathmann, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Nevada City, California

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Professions: Clinical Social Worker, Mental Health Counselor

Languages: English

My Approach to Therapy

Hi there, my name is Kelly, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) dedicated to walking alongside people as they find their way back to themselves. My work is grounded in my psychodynamic training, which is relational, warm, and collaborative. I hold the belief that we are much more than the sum of our struggles. I believe that we are all working toward a sense of wholeness where qualities like authenticity, compassion, purpose, and vitality reside. I work with my clients in the areas where they feel stuck in old patterns and beliefs that no longer work for them. I believe that everyone has the capacity to heal, and that it looks unique for each person. I share various strategies and tools to support self-reflection, self-awareness, increased self-compassion, and acceptance. Where you feel broken or hurt, I will help you create a more loving and empowering sense of yourself that is unique to you and your life experiences. My approach is relational, collaborative, and honoring of your unique journey. I bring over 15 years of experience from my work with transplant patients, adolescents and children, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, codependency, and trauma.

Supervision Details

I am passionate about providing quality clinical supervision to therapists who are gaining hours towards their licensure. This process is a massive undertaking and commitment, and I find it fulfilling to work with therapists who are on this journey. My supervision orientation is the same as my therapeutic orientation; I am psychodynamic and relational. I am certified by Smith College School for Social Work's Advanced Clinical Supervision Program (2019-2020). If you are curious about my

Focused Modalities

Psychodynamic

Fees & Rates

My supervision fee is $100 per one hour unit of supervision.

My Practice & Services

I am currently seeing my clients through telehealth, and will update here when I open up in-person options.

On the Fence About Going to Therapy?

So many people are nervous or unsure about how therapy can help them. I find that the 'magic' of therapy is less about the specific interventions that I can offer you, and more about the relationship between us. My job is to listen deeply, to understand you, to help you make connections between who you are now and the family and life experiences that shaped you. When I talk about the relationship between us, what I mean is that I believe therapy works best when a client feels safe in session to explore anything that is coming up, to feel safe to be unfiltered and to reflect with curiosity at one's own process. I'm there with you, co-creating, reflecting, and being curious. We often come up with metaphors to understand a dynamic or a block or a pattern that you've identified. We find humor together. We wonder about the deeper meaning underneath life's challenges, what lessons might be there for us. I tell my new clients that I take an "easy come, easy go" approach to therapy. Let's try out a few sessions, see if it feels like a good fit, and if it doesn't, I don't take it personally. I have a great network of therapists who I refer to, and I'd be happy to connect you with the right person. Many of my clients take breaks when they're feeling good, and they reach out to me when they need support. There are not many opportunities for people to sit for an hour and self-reflect and process emotions with another person who is there solely to hold space for them. I say, give therapy a try and note how it makes you feel. Be open to this very unique and specific kind of relationship with your therapist. And if your therapist isn't right for you, don't give up! It may take some time, but I know you'll find the right person to work with.

Expertise & Specialties

Age Groups I Work With

AdultsElders

Groups I Work With

I often work with people who are looking for a space to explore and self-reflect, and who are interested in exploring the deeper meaning in the experiences of their life. I work with therapists, people in the queer community, parents, and people undergoing the heart and lung transplant process.

Therapy Services & Specialties

Clinical SupervisionIndividual Therapy & Counseling

Concerns & Challenges Addressed

Adjusting to Change / Life TransitionsAnxietyCodependency / DependencyDomestic ViolenceEmotional Overwhelm