Kaely Ferrara
Individual, Couple, Family and Group Psychotherapy
Welcome!
Welcome!
My Name is Kaely Ferrara. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. I have extensive experience in working with individuals, couples, families and groups of individuals who have been affected by trauma.
Education
I completed my undergraduate education in Clinical Social Work and Cultural Anthropology at Rutgers University in New Jersey. Upon graduating, I attended Fordham University in New York City where I received my Masters in Clinical Social Work. Several years after graduating, I became interested in the ways in which behavior manifests, what drives people to change their behavior, and how to use scientific measures to track whether true behavior change is occurring. I went on to complete post graduate education through the University of North Texas where I became board certified as a Behavior Analyst.
Experience
I have worked with a variety of populations including individuals struggling with homelessness, individuals and families who have been affected by addiction and chronic mental illness, parents of children diagnosed with autism, police officers, veterans, couples who are working through issues regarding domestic violence or infidelity, and individuals who have experienced chronic child abuse. I have worked with individuals affected by trauma for over 10 years.
Introduction Video
Part of developing a strong and successful therapeutic relationship involves figuring out what style and approach you are looking for. Some clients prefer a more direct and assertive approach, while others prefer a more gentle guiding approach. By taking some time to discuss what style works for you, we can actively create a dynamic that best meets your needs.
Introduction Video
Part of developing a strong and successful therapeutic relationship involves figuring out what style and approach you are looking for. Some clients prefer a more direct and assertive approach, while others prefer a more gentle guiding approach. By taking some time to discuss what style works for you, we can actively create a dynamic that best meets your needs.
“Good trauma therapy is like very fine neurosurgery. It’s extremely skilled work, and good intentions and warm feelings do not substitute...”
Bessel van der Kolk
Bessel van der Kolk
“You can not heal trauma by words alone.”
Dr. Robert Scaer
Dr. Robert Scaer
“Trauma is perhaps the most avoided, ignored, belittled, denied, misunderstood, and untreated cause of human suffering”
Peter Levine
Peter Levine