Kelly Bossard

Kelly Bossard is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and Therapist with a strong educational background, having attended Columbia University where she earned her MSW. She specializes in supporting individuals of all ages—teens, adults, and elders—as they navigate through challenges related to trauma, PTSD, emotional disturbances, and issues pertinent to the LGBTQ+ community. Kelly's expertise lies in assisting clients who face adversity from a range of experiences, including domestic violence, childhood abuse, and sexual assault, as well as managing the stress that frontline workers and first responders encounter. Her approach is both anti-oppressive and gender-affirming, fostering an inclusive atmosphere for diverse populations within both inpatient and outpatient settings. Utilizing a 'person in the environment' perspective, she develops tailored interventions grounded in trauma-informed care. Kelly employs a variety of therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, mindfulness methods, and stress-reduction techniques to create an emotionally supportive and judgement-free space. Her ultimate goal is to help clients relieve troubling symptoms, cultivate resilience, and work towards positive, lasting outcomes.