About Kelly
Kelly L Ravenel is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#51439), who has been working with clients in the San Francisco Bay area for the last ten years. She has had trained in several modalities of psychotherapy including: analytic, somatic, trauma based, cognitive, mindfulness, bioenergetics to name a few. After fourteen years of teaching yoga her passion for teaching has moved into her love of psychotherapy.
Kelly most recently assisted John P. Conger in a two year training for therapists: 450 hour Ground Seminar and Advanced Seminar in Analytic Somatic Therapy/Bioenergetic Analysis (ADD LINK). Having developed their working relationship over the last ten years she assisted Dr. Conger in Sicily, Italy where they presented a three hour workshop together at the International Institute of Bioenergetic Analysis, 2013 (ADD LINK). Kelly is working toward becoming an international trainer in Bioenergetic Analysis and looks forward to beginning a new training group in the Analytic Somatic Therapy Training Institute in 2014. Kelly is the treasurer on the board for the Northern CA Bioengetic Society, and the Dean of Students on the board for the Analytic Somatic Therapy Training Institute.
Prior to becoming a Therapist, Kelly held several positions in the more traditional business environment including Product Manager in Textile Manufacturing, Supply Chain Manager for a .com focused on Holistic Health, and a Senior Merchandise Analyst for a California Retailer. Through each of these positions, I gained valuable experience in business finance, thriving in a competitive marketplace, communicating effectively, and leading teams.
Professional Experience
Psychotherapy
Private Practice, Berkeley, California > 2007 – Present
Yoga Instructor
Berkeley, California > 2002 – Present
Public & Private instruction
Intern Therapist
Earth Circles Counseling Center, Oakland, California > 2007 – 2010
Private Practice working with individuals, couples, groups and children
Volunteer School Counselor
Malcolm X Elementary School, Berkeley, California > 2009 – 2010
Social Worker
Families First Children & Family Services, Oakland, California > 2007 – 2009
As a Social Worker for Families First (now EMQ) I worked as the team leader in the coordination and delivery of treatment services for families and foster children. I was responsible for all aspects of case management services for fifteen children. I provided individual, family, and group treatment working with children. I worked independently to respond, address, and resolve crisis situations. I also developed strong collaborations between County social workers, families, and foster children.
Intern Therapist
JFK Holistic Counseling Center, Oakland, California > 2005 – 2006
As a trainee in practicum for JFK Holistic Counseling Center, I provided psychotherapy to couples and individual clients including phone screens and intake sessions. I co-facilitated a weekly group, Living In Your Body, working with clients weekly to integrate a closer awareness of their physical internal experiences and their connection to relationships in the world.
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Professional Training
Advanced Degree in Analytic Somatic Therapy
Certified Bioenergetic Therapist Trainer for The International Institute of Bioenergetic Analysis
EMQ Children & Family Services Pre-Certification Training
Anusara Teacher Trainings
Vipassana Meditation taught By S.N. Goenka
Education
Masters of Somatic Psychology in Holistic Studies
John F. Kennedy University, Pleasant Hill, California, 2006
Bachelor of Science, Business – Supply Chain Management
Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, 1997
Organizational Membership
American Psychological Association
California State Psychological Association
The International Institute for Bioenergetics Analysis
The Bioenergetics Institute of Northern California
United States Association for Body Psychotherapy
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
East Bay Chapter CAMFT
