Our vision is that no caregiver, parent, or birth-person feels alone and/or underrepresented in building or strengthening their families: both in and out of therapy. Our deep desire is that you are able to have relationships at home and within the community that leave you feeling secure and supported.
Our mission is to provide a safe relationship that empowers you to be fully seen, heard, accepted through pregnancy, birth and beyond.
Kelly is a licensed Clinical Social Worker who is endorsed by the Michigan Association of Infant Mental Health. She also holds the Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C). Kelly has provided support to families in the infant and early childhood field for over 10 years and founded Relational Wellness in 2020, with the hope of providing continued support to individuals, families and front-line and essential workers during this difficult time.
Kelly uses a variety of evidence-based approaches including relational, psychodynamic, and trauma-focused practices. She is also trained in the use of Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). Kelly plans to continue to her training with the integration of EMDR into the practice of Perinatal and Infant Mental Health.
At an early age, Kelly was aware of the impact of relationships and support within the family. She observed the differences in the caregiving relationship when a parent was supported and when they were not. Kelly, like many other parents, has struggled with the postpartum period and the transition of becoming a mother. She understands firsthand the unique challenges and profound importance of new parents being nurtured and cared for, as they are trying to do the same for their baby.
Kristina is a licensed Clinical Social Worker and Infant Mental Health Clinical Mentor. She has been in the field for over 20 years providing support to families and children and has dedicated the last thirteen years of her career working in Infant Mental Health. Kristina is currently a supervisor in an infant mental health integrated role. In this role Kristina supervises around 10 clinicians, providing reflective supervision, as well as supporting their integrated role within the healthcare field.
Kristina has facilitated several trainings centered on cultural awareness and Infant Mental Health Work and Home Visiting. Kristina has also co-authored two articles on cultural awareness and IMH work.
Kristina believes in the power of infant mental health work and how to support families. Kristina believes in the power of relationships and connections within families. Kristina understands the importance of change within relationships and the profound impact it can have on future generations.
Artist Credit: Chloe Trayhurn
“ “I can’t see past you right now mama, because you are my world.
It will get bigger, soon enough.
But for now, all I see is
you.”
