Dr. Kiesa Kelly
Psychologist, PhD, HSP, PSYPACT (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
Let's Connect (615) 551-0732
Our understanding of autism & ADHD has changed; millions of people remain undiagnosed. ADHD and autism often co-occur. They can be hidden by or mistaken for trauma/BPD, bipolar, perimenopause, or perfectionism. Engineers, programmers, nurses, and teachers can spend a lifetime not understanding why things have been so hard. They feel stupid, lazy, or alien. BIPOC, women/non-binary, and older adults are most likely to have been missed or mislabeled. Being professionally successful doesn't mean you cannot have ADHD or autism, but it may mean that you have had to work harder to excel in a world that was not designed to meet your needs.
Professional help is often necessary for an accurate diagnosis, especially with multiple co-occurring conditions. Standardized assessments are informative, but what is most important is a thoughtful, nuanced clinical interview with a psychologist who knows what to ask and when to follow up to get below superficial appearances and masked presentations.
What I enjoy most about this work is helping people better understand themselves so they can move from self-criticism to self-compassion. Older adults benefit from self-acceptance as much as teens. For women, LGBTQ+ folks, BIPOC, and other minoritzed groups who are more likely to carry harmful misdiagnoses, accurate assessments are an act of social justice.
Call or Email Dr. Kiesa Kelly now for a free 15 minute consultation - (615) 551-0732
Let's Connect (615) 551-0732
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Out of Network
Dr. Kiesa Kelly
Psychologist, PhD, HSP, PSYPACT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (615) 551-0732
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Tennessee / 2724 Kiesa Kelly
- In Practice for 3 years
- Attended Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, Graduated 2003
- Membership with International Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Federation (IOCDF) 2023
- Membership with EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) 2026
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Dr. Kiesa Kelly
Psychologist, PhD, HSP, PSYPACT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (615) 551-0732
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Testing and Evaluation
- Autism
- ADHD
Expertise
- Anxiety
- BFRBs (Skin-picking, Hair-pulling)
- Bisexual
- Developmental Disorders
- Dual Diagnosis
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Polyamory & ENM
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Dr. Kiesa Kelly
Psychologist, PhD, HSP, PSYPACT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (615) 551-0732
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- CBT-I (Insomnia)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Inference-based CBT (I-CBT) for OCD
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Psychological Testing and Evaluation
- Strength-Based
Dr. Kiesa Kelly
Psychologist, PhD, HSP, PSYPACT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (615) 551-0732
Groups
Neurodivergent Parents Support Group
This monthly group provides neurodivergent parents and/or parents of neurodivergent kids with a safe space to receive support and psychoeducation about ADHD/autism. As a neurodivergent parent himself, facilitator and ADHD/autistic coach, Shane Thrapp, sees the unseen and underappreciated challenges of raising a child in a neurotypical world. He helps people understand their own brains, and the brains of their children, so they may build systems that harness the strengths, resilience, and passion within all of us.
Expertise
ADHD
Autism
Parenting
Session Cost
$40
Group Meets
Second Tue 6 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Location
Virtual in 50 states
Nashville, TN 37206
Email Dr. Kiesa Kelly about this group or call - (615) 551-0732
Location
Additional Location
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 551-0732