Kelly Verdibello, IMFT-S

Kelly Verdibello, IMFT-S

Therapy for trauma, PTSD, infertility, families, and more in Worthington, Ohio.

About Me

I have a strong passion for helping others overcome and understand their pain and suffering. I know it can be difficult to find people in our lives who we can connect with and trust. I believe in holding a space for vulnerability, courage, and finding hope through tough times. Together, we can overcome trauma by finding the pieces of ourselves that have been taken away and find our way back to our empowered selves.

I, myself, am a trauma survivor and a multi-systemic specialist with experience working with intimate partner violence, sexual assault, intergenerational family trauma, and grief/loss.

From a young age, I had to grow up quickly and saw firsthand how our families and those around us have a strong impact on how we learn and function. Relationships help us build foundations for establishing trust, safety, and love. So, when I saw how my life was missing some of those elements, I utilized therapy to begin finding new ways of envisioning a more positive future. Now, I have the privilege to work with a variety of clients from different backgrounds with one common goal; to be seen and feel connected. 

When I don’t have my therapist hat on, I love spending time with my husband and two children, meditating, reading a good book, and watching football (Go Buckeyes!). 

I am a therapist because I genuinely want to help others and have a strong passion for providing people a place to be authentic without fear of being judged. I work with a wide range of clients with varying mental health concerns, and my focus is primarily working with issues related to trauma. I am known to use humor (when appropriate) to bring lightheartedness to hard days. And I always want to evoke hope, comfort, and safety during sessions. Whether your goals are healing the wounds of your past, coping through present life stressors, or finding hope for a more fulfilling future, I welcome the opportunity to hear your story.

My Experience

  • I have a Bachelor’s of Science in Human Ecology from The Ohio State University and a Master’s of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Iona College. 
  • I am an IMFT-S, Independent Marriage and Family Therapist with a Supervisory designation (F.2100196-SUPV) in the state of Ohio and a Clinical Fellow with AAMFT.
  • I have years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and families in individual and multi-systemic settings. These settings included office-based, school-based, and in-home therapy. 
  • I am a trained clinician in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and am working to become fully certified.
  • I am certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) for children and teens.

My Therapy Specialities

  • Adult and family therapy
  • Grief
  • Life transitions (adjustment to marriage or children, empty-nester, career change or job loss)
  • PTSD and childhood trauma
  • Parenting
  • Sex, intimacy, and infidelity
  • Infertility and postpartum
  • Anxiety and Depression therapy

Populations I work best with

  • Millennials
  • Survivors of trauma
  • Adult children of emotionally immature parents
  • Loss of intimacy in a relationship
  • Grief/Loss
  • Families with adult children

I practice through a trauma-informed lens and utilize narrative, solution-focused, mindfulness, and intergenerational family therapy. I work collaboratively with people to find solutions to various issues and value authenticity and humor. If you want to work hard and at times just have a good cry, I’m your girl.

“Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.” – Brené Brown

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