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Inner Strength Psychotherapy

Enhancing well-being through compassion and science.

My name is Dr. Kelsey Laird and I am ready to help you learn skills to overcome life's toughest challenges. Together, we can create a plan to enhance your well-being and establish new habits for long-lasting change.

My Approach

Have you ever had a therapist sit silently the entire session while you recounted your earliest childhood memories or what you did last week? This is not what you will get with me. I work collaboratively with you by asking questions and offering perspective.

My Specialities

Individuals in High-Demand Fields

Helping high-achieving individuals struggling with anxiety, decision-making, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome increase their self-confidence and achieve their full potential.

Stressful Life Transitions

Helping individuals experiencing stress and anxiety find purpose and lead fuller, more meaningful lives.

Chronic Health Issues

Helping individuals with chronic health conditions learn evidence-based stress-management tools to reduce the impact of stress on their physical health.

Compassion and Science

My integrative, client-centered approach is rooted in interventions that have been empirically validated through rigorous research and include cognitive behavior therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, and acceptance and commitment therapy.

Despite being a scientist, my approach is not sterile! I balance my use of evidence-based methods with empathy and compassion. I aim to cultivate an atmosphere of caring curiosity with the goal of increasing self-awareness, enhancing self-compassion, and establishing more effective strategies for coping with life’s challenges.

50-minute individual psychotherapy session (via secure videoconferencing): $325

Please note that I am only offering sessions via telehealth at this time.

I am not in-network with any insurance panels. If you have a PPO with out-of-network benefits, I can offer you a superbill for insurance reimbursement.

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FREE 30-minute consultation

About Me

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Berkeley, CA. I obtained my Ph.D. in Clinical Science from Vanderbilt University and completed my post-doctoral studies at UCLA. In addition to my work as a clinician, I am also a behavioral scientist.

With 20 years of experience in neuroscience and psychology, I can offer science-backed techniques to help you transform your life.

Contact me

Location: San Francisco, California 94131

Phone : + 1 (310) 351-9353

Email : kelsey@innerstrengthpsychotherapy.com