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Sarah Kelly

Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC, CRCC (she, her)

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1111 5th Street, Suite 2, Coronado, CA 92118
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1111 5th Street Suite 2 Coronado, CA 92118
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The greatest thing I've learned through my own life challenges is that love always holds the door open for transformation. The truth is that we all adapt to earth school by developing survival strategies—often inherited or learned without awareness. These adaptations serve us well in the context in which they originated but with time become less protective and more limiting. I work with adults who are ready to explore what lies beneath, doing the deep inner work of facing life honestly, embracing their freedom to choose, and creating lives that feel authentic and meaningful despite the uncertainty and inevitable loss life brings.
My work is grounded in trauma theory, attachment, and neurobiology. I use experiential, person-centered approaches—often informed by parts work—to help you build relationships with the parts of you that have been protecting, performing, avoiding, shutting down or shutting out. My style is compassionate, focused, and real.
Walking with others in suffering, renewal and evolution has become one of my life's most meaningful journeys and deepest honors. I commit to you, in my own imperfections, a safe and affirming space, evidence-based care, and perhaps most important, my own humanity. Love always holds the door open for transformation... let's discover what's on the other side.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

True North Clinical Counseling

1111 5th Street

Suite 2

Coronado, CA 92118 map

(619) 658-5579
My website
I offer therapy for adults and families in our Coronado office or by secure telehealth. Sessions are usually 50 minutes & scheduled weekly.
$150 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.
Sarah Kelly
Let's Connect (619) 658-5579
Photo of Sarah Kelly, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC, CRCC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

True North Clinical Counseling

1111 5th Street

Suite 2

Coronado, CA 92118 map

(619) 658-5579
My website
I offer therapy for adults and families in our Coronado office or by secure telehealth. Sessions are usually 50 minutes & scheduled weekly.
$150 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.
Sarah Kelly

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Apple Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
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I offer private-pay therapy, which allows for flexibility and personalized care without insurance limitations. Sessions are paid per visit, and I provide receipts for clients who wish to explore out-of-network reimbursement through their insurance.
Photo of Sarah Kelly, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC, CRCC
Sarah Kelly
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC, CRCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 658-5579
"
I offer private-pay therapy, which allows for flexibility and personalized care without insurance limitations. Sessions are paid per visit, and I provide receipts for clients who wish to explore out-of-network reimbursement through their insurance.
Photo of Sarah Kelly, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC, CRCC
Sarah Kelly
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC, CRCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 658-5579

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / APCC17719 Supervised by Jenny Palmiotto (California / 47573) Sarah Kelly
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended San Diego State University, Graduated 2025
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification CRCC 655959 / 2025
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My training as both an APCC and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor allows me to address emotional distress while also understanding how mental health impacts daily functioning, identity, work, and relationships. This combined perspective helps clients move toward meaningful, sustainable change.
Photo of Sarah Kelly, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC, CRCC
Sarah Kelly
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC, CRCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 658-5579
"
My training as both an APCC and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor allows me to address emotional distress while also understanding how mental health impacts daily functioning, identity, work, and relationships. This combined perspective helps clients move toward meaningful, sustainable change.
Photo of Sarah Kelly, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC, CRCC
Sarah Kelly
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC, CRCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 658-5579

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Career Counseling
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Life Transitions
  • Medication Management
  • Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and complex relationship dynamics. I help clients understand their inner world, break unhelpful patterns, and develop greater self-trust, clarity, and emotional resilience. My approach is collaborative and parts-informed, helping clients move out of unhelpful schemas and strategies and into greater self-compassion and agency.
Photo of Sarah Kelly, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC, CRCC
Sarah Kelly
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC, CRCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 658-5579
"
I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and complex relationship dynamics. I help clients understand their inner world, break unhelpful patterns, and develop greater self-trust, clarity, and emotional resilience. My approach is collaborative and parts-informed, helping clients move out of unhelpful schemas and strategies and into greater self-compassion and agency.
Photo of Sarah Kelly, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC, CRCC
Sarah Kelly
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC, CRCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 658-5579

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Humanistic
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Relational
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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My approach to therapy is integrative, drawing from evidence-based, relational, and experiential modalities. I tailor treatment to each client's needs, integrating approaches to support insight, emotional regulation, and meaningful change.
Photo of Sarah Kelly, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC, CRCC
Sarah Kelly
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC, CRCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 658-5579
"
My approach to therapy is integrative, drawing from evidence-based, relational, and experiential modalities. I tailor treatment to each client's needs, integrating approaches to support insight, emotional regulation, and meaningful change.
Photo of Sarah Kelly, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC, CRCC
Sarah Kelly
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC, CRCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 658-5579

Location

Primary Location

True North Clinical Counseling

1111 5th Street

Suite 2

Coronado, CA 92118

(619) 658-5579

Nearby Areas

Counties

Zips

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I offer therapy for adults and families in our Coronado office or by secure telehealth. Sessions are usually 50 minutes & scheduled weekly.
Photo of Sarah Kelly, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC, CRCC
Sarah Kelly
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC, CRCC
Call for a free consultation now - (619) 658-5579
"
I offer therapy for adults and families in our Coronado office or by secure telehealth. Sessions are usually 50 minutes & scheduled weekly.
Photo of Sarah Kelly, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC, CRCC
Sarah Kelly
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC, CRCC
Call for a free consultation now - (619) 658-5579