Works with ages 18+

Kelly Tucci (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counseling Associate (A18824) at Three Oaks Behavioral Health & Wellness. She earned her M.Ed in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from NC State University and prior to joining the team at Three Oaks, she got her MS in Recreational Therapy Administration and BS in Exercise Physiology from East Carolina University (Go Pirates!). She has experience working in both inpatient mental health and physical rehabilitation with individuals with a variety of diagnoses.

Kelly is committed to helping empower others to enhance their quality of life. Her goal is to meet clients where they are and work collaboratively to help regulate emotions, cope with difficult situations, and process life experiences to achieve a more meaningful and present life. Her approach to counseling is person-centered, trauma-informed, and holistic in nature, and draws on therapeutic techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Somatic and Attachment Focused EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness.

She is passionate about supporting individuals experiencing challenges related to trauma, maternal mental health, anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, and women’s health issues. Kelly is LGBTQIA+ affirming and works with adults ages 18 and older. Her hope is to provide a safe, judgment-free, and inclusive environment for you to begin your healing journey. She understands the courage and vulnerability it takes to reach out for help and is happy you are here.

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