Kelly Ready

Licensed Social Worker

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Location: Denver, CO
Lakewood, CO

I see patients virtually and in-person!

See me in-person at our Lakewood office

Education:Arizona State University, MSW

I believe that everyone deserves a life of abundance, inner peace, and connection. Whether you are struggling with negative thoughts, a difficulty at work, a close relationship, or simply feel stuck, I’m here to tell you that there is hope. Working together step-by-step, we will help you find ways to cope, build skills to manage current and future stressors, and create a vision for what a healthier you looks and feels like.

As a clinician, I take an integrative, strengths-based approach inclusive of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), mindfulness-based therapy, and other modalities to promote healing. I believe that everyone, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality, disability, socioeconomic status, immigration status, or criminal background is deserving of a safe, affirming environment to cope with life stressors, heal, and work towards building a more fulfilled, peaceful life.

If you are struggling with issues stemming from anxiety, depression, OCD, life transitions, self-esteem, stress management, or relational challenges, please reach out to schedule an appointment.

 

I may not always have immediate availability. If so, we’ll respond right away with some alternative therapists specialized to your needs!

 

Kelly’s previous work includes serving children and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, impulsivity, relational challenges, and other life stressors at a community mental health center. She also worked at a pediatric hospital providing support to hospitalized patients and their families, leading group therapy on the inpatient psychiatry unit, and facilitating a general skills IOP for adolescent girls.

Top Specialties:

  • Life Transitions
  • Depression
  • Anxiety

Other Specialties:

  • Anger Management
  • Depression
  • Young Adults
  • Relational Issues
  • Behavior Management (children)

Approaches:

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Meditation
  • Art Therapy

Who do I work with?

  • Adolescents
  • Teens
  • Adults

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • United
  • Colorado Medicaid, including:
    • Health First Colorado
    • Colorado Access

A little more about me:

In my free time, I like to spend as much time outdoors as possible — whether that’s hiking, running, rock climbing or going for a casual walk around my neighborhood. My favorite hobby is to travel — my goal is to visit every continent in my lifetime! I love seeing new sights, learning about different cultures, and meeting new people. Traveling fills my cup! I also enjoy spending time with friends, family, my brother’s fur baby, as well as relish time alone to curl up with a book or Netflix binge.