Kelly Leahy McKeown

If you’re navigating a high-achievement environment and want to sustain your level of performance while feeling your best, you may benefit from support along the way. You may be interested in strengthening your focus, motivation, confidence, social connections, or ability to manage your work-life balance. You may be trying to avoid "bed rot" so you can lock-in to get it all done.

I've had the privilege of witnessing the journey of hundreds of teens, young adults, and adults (including parents) in school-based and workplace settings identify what is going well and what they want to change and how to set meaningful goals. Together we'll discover what may be getting in your way so you can develop and test practical strategies to manage stress, emotions, and change patterns such as perfectionism or self-criticism. We all know from experience that unproductive thoughts can sometimes lead to spirals of anxiety, guilt, shame, or depression and make it harder to perform at the level we desire.

I'll bring my non-judgmental, patient, and encouraging presence to meet you where you are. Together, we’ll build on your strengths and develop tools to help you navigate challenges, sustain your performance, and feel more confident and balanced as you head into your future.

I’m a California-based LMFT, PPSC (Credentialed School Counselor), and former College Counselor, as well as a spouse, parent, chicken-mom and dog-mom.

I believe that therapy works best when it feels like a genuine partnership. My holistic approach is warm and collaborative. I listen carefully, ask thoughtful questions, and help you understand unproductive patterns or barriers that may be getting in your way. I tailor my style to what works for you, drawing on evidence-based techniques while keeping our sessions grounded and practical.

Our first session is really about getting to know each other. I'll ask about what's been on your mind, what brought you to therapy, and what you're hoping to achieve. There's no pressure to have it all figured out. I'll guide the conversation, and you'll leave with a clearer sense of what our path forward can look like.