Program Speaker: Bart Kelly

Program Details

Bart W. Kelly has provided counseling services for over 28 years. During this time, he has been responsible for the treatment of nearly 45,000 children, youth and families. Mr. Kelly served as Clinical Director of Roy Maas' Youth Alternatives, Inc., a well-respected Texas agency in San Antonio and Boerne. As Clinical Director, Mr. Kelly was responsible for the treatment program that served children, families, and young adults with emotional and behavioral problems.

Bart Kelly is also a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPCS). He has trained and supervised many successful clinicians within the San Antonio and surrounding area. As a LPCS, Mr. Kelly guides, trains, and oversees prospective and licensed therapists. One of the primary supervisor responsibilities is to evaluate intern therapists and make recommendations for state certification.

Individuals and families who seek Mr. Kelly’s services include but are not limited to those who are:

• experiencing marital problems
• struggling with personal and professional issues
• in need of behavioral and emotional direction
• suffering from depression and anxiety
• suffering from stress related issues
• contemplating or are making life changing decisions
• in need of parenting guidance and advice
• undergoing issues related to grief and loss
• in need of understanding the communities resources for children
• seeking guidance for personal improvement

Due to his experience and leadership in the area of Counseling Therapy, Bart has developed an array of therapeutic interventions that include but are not limited to:

• Behavior Modification
• Cognitive/Behavioral Therapy
• Conjoint Family Therapy
• Reality Therapy
• Hypnosis
• Brief Solution Focused Therapy

Additional accomplishments include: directing and operating a Counseling Center that serves over 1,200 clients per year, he has developed Behavior Modification Programs that have been implemented by treatment programs throughout the State of Texas. In 2003, Bart received the prestigious June Busey Award for creative treatment services. This statewide award is presented to one person in the State of Texas when there is a worthy recipient, therefore it is a privilege to have been nominated and humbling to have been chosen for the award. Mr. Kelly has also provided advanced training for Therapists’, as well as, seminars to individuals, families, and corporations. Ninety percent of Seminar Training Evaluations completed by attendees’ report an “Excellent” rating based on Mr. Kelly’s presentation, experience, and knowledge of the Mental Health field.

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