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From My Heart

Hello, it’s nice to e-meet you! Here’s my “why.” 

I find  helping people feel less alone and recognize their place in the world is incredibly meaningful. It’s an honor to bear witness to the depths of the human experience, to see people grow, and to learn from each person’s unique soul. Life is incredibly precious and being able to cherish the beauty can be difficult to do on your own  when life is complicated. There’s so much beauty and joy but there can be equal amounts of pain and hurt. My goal is to help you sort through the noise of life and find your purpose. Together we will find the glimmers and awe that can be hiding in plain sight.

After working with thousands of people and living my own life, I’ve cultivated a special passion for helping teen, parents and young adults. Being a parent myself I can fully appreciate the push and pull of work life balance and the struggle of wanting to be a respected professional and a diligent parent. It’s exhausting at times! My goal is to help parents learn how to connect with their kids, how to repair relationships with their spouses and their kids, and how to help teens get through the complexities of the times while growing into their adult selves. One of the most important issues for many parents to resolve during their parenting is their relationship to their parents, which really influences their parenting style. In addition, my goal in offering group sound healing and group yoga for families is to allow for parents to find their own wellness and modeling wellness to their kids, while also allowing kids to try out new coping skills beyond what the traditional model of psychiatric care typically provides.

I firmly believe that if you find your purpose and stay true to yourself through living your values, you will always find your way back home. It is when you are not being genuine, not utilizing your talents, getting distracted by comparisons, or burned out from over-working yourself that the drift begins and can spiral from there.

I’ve found that success comes from being proactive, taking responsibility for your life, and having positive influences to help guide your growth. It’s essential for everyone to have an outlet, not just when things are tough but to ensure that things continue to go well or to plan for upcoming life changes.

In my free time (are you laughing with me?), I enjoy family dance parties, being in nature, and practicing yoga. 

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From My Resume

Kelly Rein is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, approved through the Board of Behavioral Sciences (#101835). She has over 12 years of varied professional experience. Her love of supporting kids and families formed during her Bachelors of Child and Adolescent Development from California State University, Fullerton, where she graduated with Cum Laude honors and was inducted into the Golden Key International Honor Society. She also held the position of Community Services Manager on the Executive Board of the Child and Adolescent Studies Student Association where she coordinated community service events that contributed to hundreds of hours served. Kelly continued to explore how she could facilitate change in her community while earning her Masters of Social Work from the prestigious University of Southern California (Fight On!), and was honored with the Dean’s List Scholarship Award  and was inducted into the Omicron Epsilon Chapter of the Phi Alpha Honor Society for her excellence as a social work scholar and her high professional standards.

Her vast experience includes working with kids, teens, families, parents, adults, and older adults in various settings, which includes schools, nonprofits, clinical trials, inpatient psychiatric hospital units, and volunteer organizations. Kelly has provided warmth and guidance to  thousands of clients through individual consultations, facilitating support groups, teaching education classes, speaking at conferences, recruiting for clinical trials, community outreach, completing thorough suicide risk assessments and treatment planning with interdisciplinary teams.

Her work extends beyond helping clients directly by also writing and winning grants for non profit organizations, training community professionals and first responders for compassionate mental health crisis response, mentoring social work students and orienting new employees. Additionally, Kelly has provided her therapy services at no cost to former foster youth.

Some of her proudest accomplishments are being nominated for the Social Worker of the Year for the entire Sharp Healthcare system as well as being nominated for the Above and Beyond Award for her work as a Field Instructor of Social Work students by San Diego State University, San Diego.

Trainings and Certifications:

  • Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapist – Journey Clinical 2024
  • Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Provider Certification – Fluence 2024
  • Psilocybin Peer Supporter Certification – PsiloHealth 2024
  • PEERS (Program for the Evaluation and Enrichment of Relational Skills) Social Skills Training for Adolescents – UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior 2023
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – Washburn Center for Children 2022
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis – Responsive Integrated Health Solutions 2021
  • Individual Crisis Intervention and Peer Support and Group Crisis Intervention  – International Critical Incident Stress Foundation 2012

Client Testimonials

   “I am writing this document to provide a referral for a therapist who has done an exceptional job in helping launch my teenage daughter into life. It is with great pleasure that I recommend Kelly Rein as a highly skilled and effective therapist for adolescents.

     From the moment we started working with Kelly, it was clear that she possessed a deep understanding of the challenges faced by teenagers. Her compassionate and empathetic approach created a safe space for my daughter to express her thoughts and emotions without judgment. This allowed my daughter to develop a strong sense of trust and openness with Kelly, which was crucial for her progress.

     Through her guidance, my daughter gained valuable insights into herself and her circumstances. Kelly helped her develop coping mechanisms and life skills that have proven instrumental in navigating the challenges of adolescence. Not only did Kelly excel in her therapeutic abilities, but she also went above and beyond to ensure my daughter’s well-being.

     In conclusion, I wholeheartedly recommend Kelly as a therapist for teenagers. I am truly grateful for the positive impact she has had on my daughter’s journey, and I am confident that she will continue to make a difference in the lives of many more teenagers.”

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Mother of Teen Client

“I was able to see how my values show up in my everyday actions in a more clear way. I also learned to see that some things that I saw as potential weaknesses were actually strengths and proof of me holding to what I believe in.”

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Young Adult Client

“She has seemed lighter and happier this year. She was struggling a change in friend groups, getting her period for the first time, and being unhappy about all kinds of societal expectations as a tween girl. She seems more at peace with herself and with her parents and little brother. She does seem much willing to open up to both her mom and me and that is a blessing. I am hopeful she responds, in the final session she said “she had new coping strategies and new friends at school.”

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Father of Tween Client