Barbara E. Kelly, Ph.D

Barbara Kelly is a Licensed Psychologist (Florida and Ohio) and Florida Supreme Court certified family mediator. She focuses on helping people develop healthy relationships and navigate challenging life experiences. Her practice includes counseling for individuals and couples as well as consulting for family law related matters such as marriage planning, divorce, paternity, and co-parenting concerns.

With over 24 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. Since receiving her Ph.D. in counseling psychology from the University of Miami, Dr. Kelly has concentrated on furthering her education and experience in therapeutic approaches for improving psychological health. She has also focused on developing the knowledge base and skills for supporting out-of-court dispute resolution alternatives to adversarial litigation. She has served on multiple professional boards and engaged with numerous community groups and professional organizations. 

While Dr. Kelly primarily practices in Central Florida, she is also licensed to practice psychology in Ohio. Dr. Kelly is APIT certified, allowing her to practice telepsychology for clients residing in states that have enacted the Psychological Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT).  To learn if your state is a PSYPACT state, please visit www.psypact.org.

Dr. Kelly is available for public education and professional training. She has provided training locally as well in other parts of the United States, Canada, and Southeast Asia. She has been approved by the Supreme Court of Florida as a subject matter specialist for family mediation training programs. If you are interested in engaging Dr. Kelly for training or speaking purposes, please connect with our office for more information.