Dedicated to finding meaning and purpose in life &
a firm believer that change is possible.

A woman standing by a metal railing near a body of water in an urban park, with buildings and trees in the background, in black and white.

Kelsey Hawk, LPCC, LMFT, LPC

I am driven by a steadfast commitment to love, justice, and transformation. I engage with clients with directness, respect, and a clear focus, balancing kindness and openness with a firm stance against anything that doesn’t serve their growth. I bring my full humanity to therapy, incorporating grounded humor and unwavering trust in my clients’ resilience and insight.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor in California, I specialize in trauma, substance use, anxiety, depression, identity challenges, and major life transitions. My approach blends evidence-based methods with creative arts and diverse techniques, tailored specifically to each individual’s needs.

I provide a strong, secure, and trauma-informed environment where healing can take root. My work is anchored in psychodynamic psychotherapy, attachment theory, brain science, polyvagal theory, and a deep understanding of trauma’s impact across generations. I also integrate insights from mythology, alchemy, ecology, Buddhism, feminist and queer theory, alongside principles of freedom and profound self-exploration.

I am trained to support First Responders and Veterans, with a focus on Women in Fire and LGBTQ First Responders. I’m committed to delivering care that honors their unique experiences while empowering their strength and resilience.

How I work
Lets Work Together

Education & Training

Graduate. Pacifica Graduate Institute. Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology with an Emphasis in Depth Psychology.

Undergraduate. School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Bachelor of Fine Arts with an Emphasis in Art History, Theory, and Criticism.

ADDITIONAL TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

  • Advanced Certificate in Ecotherapy | Pacifica Graduate Institute

  • Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Basic Training | Institute for Creative Mindfulness, EMDRIA-approved

  • Certified First Responder Counselor Training | The Academy Hour

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Certification Training | Evergreen Certification Training

  • Advanced Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor | California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals

  • Certificate in Experiential Art Therapy | Metafora School of Art Therapy

  • Ascending Spiral Paths: An Integrated Approach to Understanding Personality Development Using Jungian and Psychoanalytic Theory | Presented by Dr. Matthew Bennett, Community Institute of Psychotherapy

  • Understanding the Fire Service for Mental Health Clinicians | International Association of Fire Fighters

  • Advancing Suicide Prevention and Clinical Management for Diverse Clientele | Community Connections, Palo Alto University

  • Dyadic Assessment and Intervention with the Zero to Five Population | Presented by Dr. Barbara Stroud, Ventura County Behavioral Health

  • PTSD and Complex PTSD Training | Presented by Dr. Gabriella Grant, California Center for Excellence for Trauma Informed Care

  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Relapse Prevention Strategies Training | UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs

  • Certificate in Addiction Studies | SC School of Addiction Studies

  • Introductory Certificate, Art Therapy | Metafora School of Art Therapy

  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention | Crisis Prevention Institute - NE881646

  • safeTALK Suicide Alertness for Everyone | LivingWorks Education

  • Sexual Assault Counselor Advocate Training | Strength United | California State University, Northridge

  • Sexual Assault Crisis and Medical Volunteer Training | Resilience Training Institute