Kelsey Fehlner
LPC | Expressive therapist
Kelsey is an expressive therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor currently working towards her Registered Expressive Arts Therapist (REAT) credential. She supports children, adolescents, and adults through a blend of child-centered play therapy and expressive arts techniques, creating a safe, attuned space for people to explore their inner worlds. With a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Kelsey brings experience working with neurodiverse individuals and those seeking a deeper connection to their authentic selves. Her practice is grounded in warmth, creativity, and curiosity, guiding clients towards greater self-expression, emotional clarity, and personal growth. She believes wholeheartedly in the healing potential of imagination and the arts, and in each person’s innate capacity to discover meaning and movement from within.
What is a Registered Expressive Arts Therapist (REAT®)?
A Registered Expressive Arts Therapist (REAT®) is a highly trained professional who blends multiple forms of creativity—such as art, music, movement, drama, and writing—into the therapeutic process. This approach supports healing and growth for individuals and groups working through life’s challenges, stressors, or mental health concerns.
Expressive Arts Therapy invites imagination, play, and the wisdom of the body into the healing process. By engaging the senses and different areas of the brain, clients can access their natural capacity to express, explore, and heal in ways that feel authentic and meaningful to them.
A REAT® uses an interdisciplinary and integrative approach, drawing from various art forms to create a deeply personalized therapeutic experience. This credential, awarded by the International Expressive Arts Therapy Association® (IEATA®), signifies that the therapist has completed extensive training, education, and supervised clinical experience. Clients can feel confident knowing they’re receiving care that is creative, evidence-based, and grounded in professional standards of excellence.
Quick facts about Kelsey
- Works With: Children through young adults
- Specialties: Autism, anxiety, depression, ADHD, adjustment
- Favorite Music: Indie folk/pop is my go-to, but I love most genres
- Outside of Work: Sing, Dance, Garden, Spend time with my husband and cat, Travel
- Passionate About: Helping people feel good about themselves and their creativity
