Kelsey Borden, LSW

Bethany Commons, Hazlet Office / Telehealth

Educational Background:

Kelsey Borden completed her undergraduate education at Roger Williams University and obtained a Master’s degree in Social Work from Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Her education provided a strong foundation in various counseling techniques and theoretical models.

Clinical Experience:

Kelsey has extensive experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She employs Strengths-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness in her practice. Kelsey is particularly skilled in addressing issues related to domestic violence, sexual violence, trauma, depression, anxiety, and self-harm.

Therapeutic Approach:

Kelsey uses a client-centered and eclectic approach in therapy, integrating strengths-based methods with CBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI). She emphasizes mindfulness techniques to help bridge the gap between mind and body awareness, aiming to enhance life satisfaction and reduce mental health symptoms.

Professional Memberships and Trainings:

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NJCASA)

Areas of Specialty:

Kelsey specializes in treating a variety of conditions, including:

Anxiety
Trauma
Depression
Panic Disorder
LGBTQ issues
Family and Couple dynamics
Child and Adolescent therapy
Chronic Pain
Social Justice issues

Personal Insights:

Kelsey is described as warm, kind, and engaging. She brings her genuine personality into her therapeutic practice, creating a nonjudgmental and safe space for her clients to explore and grow.

Favorite Activities for Mindfulness and Self-Care:

In her free time, Kelsey enjoys outdoor activities like walking and laying in the grass, reading fiction, roller skating, and going to the movies. She also loves traveling and exploring new places.

Clientele:

Kelsey offers therapy via telehealth to individuals aged 18 years and older, specializing in trauma, anxiety, and depression.

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