Barbara E. Kelly, Ph.D

Barbara Kelly is a Licensed Psychologist (Florida and Ohio) and Florida Supreme Court certified family mediator. She specializes in helping people build healthy relationships and navigate difficult life experiences and transition. Her practice includes counseling for individuals and couples and assisting with family law related matters such as divorce, paternity, and co-parenting concerns.

With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Kelly has acquired a unique perspective and range of skills from working in a variety of settings and with diverse populations. She has served on multiple professional boards and provided training to community groups and professional organizations. 

Dr. Kelly meets the Florida qualifications for Parenting Coordinators and as a subject matter specialist for family mediation training programs. She also meets the standards set forth by the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP) for mental health professionals.

Since receiving her Ph.D. in counseling psychology from the University of Miami, Dr. Kelly has focused on furthering her education and experience in more specialized therapeutic approaches and in developing out-of-court dispute resolution alternatives to adversarial litigation.

While Dr. Kelly primarily practices in Central Florida she has been invited to other parts of the United States, Canada, and Southeast Asia to provide professional training. She is currently a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP) training faculty. If you are interested in engaging Dr. Kelly for training purposes, please connect with our office for more information.