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KELLY MCINTOSH, LCSW

Partnering with individuals, couples and families on the journey of healing and connection

Certifications:

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

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ARE YOU SEEKING CHANGE FOR YOURSELF OR IN A RELATIONSHIP?

I practice from an attachment focused, culturally-informed perspective and strive to help you build on the strengths you already possess and bring to the relationships in your life. I am certified in Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy and closely examine the ways in which culture and developmental history impact the relationships in your life. I am also a certified EMDR therapist and integrate that model in my practice with the goal of re-establishing a felt sense of safety in the body after both acute and chronic/complex experiences of trauma.   

I believe that healing happens from a place of compassion and validation; that belief guides my practice and approach to building client relationships. I also believe in humor and showing up as a real human in the room with you. 

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WHY THERAPY?

Making changes is challenging, and it's not something any of us can do alone. Together, we will create a safe space for you to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, build on your strengths, heal, and work toward your hopes for the future. When we heal ourselves, we give that gift not only to ourselves but also to those we love.

The decision to pursue therapy is courageous and I respect that you are considering this journey - it's not easy, but it will be worthwhile. I'd love to schedule a consultation to see if this therapy relationship is the right one to help you reach your goals.

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MY SERVICES

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RELATIONSHIP AND COUPLES THERAPY

Humans are wired for connection, and it's devastating when we feel disconnected from the person/people we love the most. Relationship and couples therapy focuses on understanding and shifting those cycles we get stuck in so we can experience the connection we long for.

INDIVIDUAL THERAPY

When we heal ourselves, we give that gift not only to ourselves but also to those we love. I have significant experience working with people who have experienced interpersonal/attachment trauma and ongoing stress, and the ways in which that impacts our relationship with self and others.

SPECIALIZED TRAUMA THERAPY

When we have experiences that overwhelm our ability to cope, or experience "too much, too fast," our bodies may be left on high-alert. I have specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which is highly effective in helping the body move through and heal from traumatic experiences in a gentle, compassionate way.

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LOGISTICS

SESSION LENGTH

Individual and couples sessions are scheduled for either 55 or 85 minutes.

RATES

55 minute individual session: $130
55 minute couples session: $150
85 minute individual session: $195
85 minute couples session: $225

INSURANCE

I am an in-network provider with United Healthcare. Insurance can be billed for 55 minute sessions only.

Superbills are available for out of network services upon request

PLATFORM

I see clients in person and via a HIPAA compliant telehealth platform.

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USEFUL RESOURCES

Some of my favorite books!

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TRAUMA AND THE BODY

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RELATIONSHIP THERAPY

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EXPLORING SELF: WHITENESS, LOVE, AND CULTURAL TRAUMA

My Grandmother's Hands, Resmaa Menakem

Born for Love, Bruce Perry

Attached, Amir Levine and Rachel Heller

All About Love, bell hooks

How to be an Antiracist, Ibram Kendi

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GET IN TOUCH WITH ME

I would love to have the opportunity to see if this therapeutic relationship is the right fit to help you reach your goals. 

Reach out with questions or to set up a free phone consultation!

You can also find me on Psychology Today.

1228 Annunciation St
New Orleans, LA 70130

(504) 233-9229

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