Kelly Poag, LCSW 

Hello! I am so grateful you have found your way to my website and that you are interested in learning a bit more about my practice.  It is hard to believe, but I have been practicing in the field of social work for more than 17 years.  My experience in the field of social work and counseling has put me in touch with a diversity of people and systems that have contributed to my understanding of how to best pursue healing in our lives.  Whether you are struggling with relationships, anxiety, depression, trauma, major mental illness, or grief, my goal is to create a warm and inviting space to heal and move forward.   

 

 Throughout my work, I have come to appreciate suffering is common in the human experience. There is no need to avoid our suffering, often our most effective path to healing involves engaging our struggles with the belief transformative healing is possible. I have found a clinical guide in this process can help uncover our deepest wounds and begin to chart a path of healing that relies on our innate goodness and perseverance.  

 

My approach to practice is founded on Attachment Theory; the belief that we first and foremost need a safe relationship in order to explore the sources of our suffering and engage a pathway to healing. You will notice my style to be warm, attentive, and genuinely curious about the unique pain and/or challenges you are experiencing. I combine relational emphasis with a deep understanding of the clinical tools and evidence-based practice that are proven to help people transcend their suffering and experience fulfillment. My practice has cultivated a rich appreciation for the variety of professional tools we have at our disposable, but I believe the impact of these tools relies on the relational strength of client and clinician. There is no substitute for the validation an authentic relationship provides. 

 

My hope is that when you enter my office, you can intuitively trust you will be seen and listened to during our time together.  It takes a lot to let someone into the most vulnerable parts your life, it is my hope you can trust me with you healing journey. 

 

When I am not practicing, you can find me enjoying activities that refresh my soul and ground my spirit! Running, reading, and spending time exploring CO with my husband and two children are some of the great things that ground me daily. 

 

Individual Counseling Cost: $135/per hour