Dr. Kelsi A. Clayson
Starting therapy comes with many questions: Who should I see? Will it be helpful? Will I feel understood? So much depends on the level of trust and comfort you feel with your therapist. The heart of my work lies in creating a space that allows you to feel seen, understood, and energized to approach life in new and meaningful ways.
My therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and relational with a touch of humor. I guide clients through a range of issues including unresolved trauma, anxiety, depression, relational conflict, and challenging life transitions. I focus on attending to patterns in your life that are serving you, as well as those that are getting in the way of where you want to be. My clinical approach is shaped by my training in several evidence-based therapies with careful attention to your unique needs, values, and goals. It is my sincere hope that you feel empowered to envision bold changes in your life as you take this important step toward healing and growth.
Education and Training
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology- University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
- Master of Science in Clinical Psychology- Baylor University
- Doctor of Psychology- Baylor University
- Postdoctoral Residency, Women’s Mental Health and Trauma- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Long Beach Healthcare System
Brendan Walsh, M.A.
Welcome! My name is Brendan, and I specialize in working with people facing a wide range of difficulties, including trauma, substance use, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and general life stress. I value meeting clients where they are and aim to foster a safe environment where we can collaboratively explore how past and current experiences, thoughts, and feelings impact psychological well-being and behavior. By helping my clients reflect on their interactions with themselves and the world around them, we begin to work through the internal barriers that are keeping them stuck.
My approach is warm, client-centered, and guided by evidence-based practices to help clients make changes that align with their unique goals and values. Although making any kind of change comes with challenges, I hope to be a helpful guide as you navigate the process and begin to increase your confidence in facing current and future obstacles.
As a doctoral extern, I offer affordably priced services and maintain a small caseload that allows me to provide my clients with the individualized attention and dedicated care they deserve.
Brendan is a 4th year doctoral student at the University of South Florida and works under the supervision of Dr. Kelsi Clayson.
Education and Training
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology – Binghamtom University
- Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology – University of South Florida
- Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology (expected 2026) – University of South Florida
