Karen Zelaya-Kendall

California

Pennsylvania

Delaware

Psychologist

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Practice at a Glance

SPECIALTIES

Autism +

STYLE

Safe

Encouraging

Flexible

Expressive

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About

For over 20 years, I have completed psychological evaluations, provided individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy and DBT to clients in outpatient, inpatient and residential treatment settings. I supervised and trained student and staff therapists.I believe that helping people to understand themselves fully and working through the challenges and life events which influences their functioning is the overall goal of treatment. I am truly blessed and honored to able to work with people to help them improve their lives.

Education & Licensure

I received a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from St. John's University in 2005, a M.A. in Clinical Psychology from St. John's University in 2001 and a B.A. in Psychology from Loyola University New Orleans in 1997.

Treatment Approach

What motivated you to specialize in working with autistic adults?

My motivation for working with autistic adults is helping people realize their fullest potential regardless of their age. I want to each client I work with to feel empowered, seen, affirmed, understood and encouraged to live a life full of success, connection and growth. My goal is to work collaboratively with my clients to build on their strengths and learn skills to improve their quality of life

How do you bring a strengths-based, affirming approach to your client work?

I offer an affirming, validating, accepting and compassionate approach that allows my clients to build on their strengths and improve their lives and relationships.