Kelly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
8 Endorsed
Let's Connect (858) 923-2489

We help kids, teens, and young adults who struggle with anxiety gain the confidence they need to put themselves out there and build healthy relationships. Our clients struggle just like you and your kids do. Despite being bright, academically high achieving, and able to seemingly balance it all, life is still hard. When they first come in, they are in a relentless cycle of never feeling “good enough” and are stuck comparing themselves to everyone else. They may start their day with reserved hope as they head to school, and come home a total wreck. You are doing your best, but you don’t always know the right thing to say.
We will work together by first identifying the negative patterns that are holding your family back and then establishing a plan to move things forward. We emphasize a strengths-based approach, so we are always looking for what already works. We have specialized training and experience treating anxiety/OCD, depression, relationship conflict, and trauma.
If you want to help your child or teen build the confidence and resiliency skills to live up to their full potential, you’re in the right place. We'd love to help you and your family get there. We specialize in empirically supported, evidence-based treatments for kids and teens with anxiety/OCD and depression. Call us today; we are here to help.
Call or Email Kelly McCullough now for a free 15 minute consultation - (858) 923-2489
Let's Connect (858) 923-2489

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $250
- Couple Sessions $250
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Optum
- Spring Health EAP
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Kelly McCullough
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (858) 923-2489
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / LCSW 80807 Kelly McCullough
- Attended San Diego State University
- License: North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board C018315 / 2025
- Certificate from Allegheny Health Network and the Rowan University Trauma-Focused CBT Certified / 2018
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Kelly McCullough
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (858) 923-2489
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Stress
Expertise
- Behavioral Issues
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Family Conflict
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Trauma and PTSD
Kelly McCullough
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (858) 923-2489
8 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
I also speak
Arabic ,
Mandarin ,
Spanish
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
I also speak
Arabic ,
Mandarin ,
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Gottman Method
- Person-Centered
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Kelly McCullough
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (858) 923-2489
Location
Primary Location
La Jolla Therapy Center
3252 Holiday Court Ste 209
La Jolla, CA 92037
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Nearby Areas
Kelly McCullough
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (858) 923-2489