Kelly Greene, LSW, LCADC

Kelly Greene is a seasoned professional with a decade of experience in the fields of mental health and substance use disorder. She holds dual licensure, enabling her to provide comprehensive treatment for co-occurring disorders by addressing both mental health and substance use issues concurrently. Kelly has garnered extensive experience across a variety of settings, including primary mental health care, substance use treatment centers, partial care programs (PCP), intensive outpatient programs (IOP), community mental health, and private practice. She has worked with a broad demographic, including children, adolescents, and adults, providing both individual and group therapy. Her particular interest lies in assisting individuals dealing with co-occurring conditions and those on a journey of healing from trauma.

Kelly’s approach to therapy is founded on the belief in the power of a strong therapeutic alliance, a collaborative effort between client and therapist aimed at achieving the client’s treatment goals. She emphasizes the importance of building a relationship based on trust and safety, employing a client-centered, non-judgmental, and transparent approach. Recognizing that treatment is a highly personalized journey, Kelly tailors her interventions to meet the unique needs and circumstances of each client, valuing their input as vital to the therapeutic process.

Her therapeutic style integrates an eclectic mix of interventions, characterized by empathy, a nonjudgmental stance, and transparency, combined with a direct approach that values client feedback as essential for fostering a strong therapeutic relationship and promoting progress in treatment. Kelly’s ultimate goal is to create a supportive, strengths-based environment that empowers her clients to achieve their treatment objectives and enhance their overall wellbeing.

Educational Background:

Bachelor of Arts – University of Arizona

Master of Social Work – Boise State University

Kelly has extensive experience in the following areas:

  • Addictive Disorders / Substance Abuse
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Co-Occurring Disorders
  • Depression
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Impulse Control
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Performance Difficulties
  • Peer Related Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress Management
  • Trauma / PTSD
  • Women’s Issues

Kelly is highly skilled and knowledgeable in a variety of modalities that include but are not limited to:

  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
  • Mindfulness
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Polyvagal Theory
  • Psychotherapy
  • Somatic Experience Therapy
  • Strength Based Therapy
  • Trauma Focused Therapy