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Kelly R Tilley, MA, LPCC-S headshot

Kelly R Tilley, MA, LPCC-S

Mental Health Therapist-Athletics Embedded
Contact Information
Email:
ktilley2@kent.edu

Kelly is a licensed therapist who has dedicated her career to working in the mental health field. Kelly joined CAPS in 2021 as the Athletic Embedded Mental Health Provider, where she provides counseling services primarily to student athletes, as well as psychoeducation to athletic teams surrounding mental health and performance issues. She previously held both clinical and administrative positions with the Ohio Department of Mental Health, as well as other community mental health agencies. She has also worked in a college counseling center, as well as spending over 12 years in private practice. She has provided services to children/adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Additionally, she has overseen school-based mental health teams and worked in a psychiatric intake response center.

Education:

B.A., Psychology, Mount Union College, 1996
M.A., Clinical Mental Health Counseling, 2000

Clinical Specialties:

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Relationship difficulties
  • LGBTQ+ concerns
  • Trauma
  • Disordered Eating
  • Sports Performance Anxiety
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