Kelly Klastava
Licensed Therapist, MSW, LCSW
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I became a therapist because I love helping people change an unwanted area of their lives for the better. OCD can show up in so many ways; I will meet you where you're at and help you with your biggest dilemma at the moment. In therapy, there will be hard times, and times you want to give up, but if you keep persevering, things will get better. In addition to OCD, I focus on marriage and family therapy. A partnership is the hardest job you'll have, and it's hard to keep it healthy. I love to help relationships flourish despite challenges.
I became a therapist because I love helping people change an unwanted area of their lives for the better. OCD can show up in so many ways; I will meet you where you're at and help you with your biggest dilemma at the moment. In therapy, there will be hard times, and times you want to give up, but if you keep persevering, things will get better. In addition to OCD, I focus on marriage and family therapy. A partnership is the hardest job you'll have, and it's hard to keep it healthy. I love to help relationships flourish despite challenges.
Location
Licensed in Maryland, Massachusetts, Tennessee
About
Clinical Expertise
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics, PTSD, Children and Adolescents
LGBTQ+ affirming
Cultural competencies
Christianity
Education
Monmouth University
Insurance
Plans accepted by Kelly
Aetna, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont, Cigna, ClaimDOC, Claritev (MultiPlan) PHCS, Curative, Forest County Potawatomi, GEHA, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Horizon BCBS, Independence Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Medical Mutual, Meritain Health, Oscar Health, Partners Direct Health, UHC Student Services, UMR, UMR - The Alliance, United Health Care Student Services, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Shared Services,
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Get to know Kelly
My personal connection to OCD and mental health
I haven't been diagnosed with mental health conditions myself, but I've always wanted to help people who are struggling. I wanted to be there for friends who were dealing with big emotions, and that led me to counseling so I could help more people on a bigger scale. I've also seen OCD personally—my mother-in-law has OCD.
How I support you throughout treatment
I meet my Members where they're at and focus on what matters most to them in their treatment. I ensure we're on the right path with exposures, and I check in regularly to make sure you feel supported. If your distress isn't improving, we game plan together and talk about ways to adjust treatment so it better meets your needs.
What I want to help you see in yourself
I want to help you see the strength and endurance you already have. Living with OCD every day takes so much resilience. My Members often don't see that at the beginning—they only see the distress. I try to show you the strength within you that you might not recognize yet.
My message to you if you're considering therapy
Exposure and response prevention isn't always easy. It can feel uncomfortable, and there will be moments when intrusive thoughts feel overpowering. But ERP therapy is a pathway to less distress and fewer intrusive thoughts. The more you practice it, the better you get at it. I want you to feel safe, supported, and ready, and I'll work with you until you're prepared to begin exposures.
Why our members love working with Kelly
E.B.
Good experienceKelly is very personable and easy to talk to. She has helped me through every exposure and given me the confidence to do the homework on my own.
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