Kellett Tighe Psychotherapy
Licensed Marriage Family Therapist 135129
When an object breaks, it doesn’t mean that it is no longer useful. Its breakage can become valuable. We should try to repair things because in doing so we obtain new insight and create more valuable objects.
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This is the essence of resilience.
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Each of us should look for a way to cope with traumatic events in a positive growth, learn from negative experiences, take the best from them and convince ourselves that exactly these experiences make each person unique, and precious.
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Kintsugi: the art of precious scars
Kintsugi: the art of precious scars
Your pain is the breaking of the shell
that encloses your understanding
Kahlil Gibran
About Me
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#135129) with a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles, specializing in trauma. I provide therapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups facing issues such as addiction, substance use disorder, relationship challenges, HIV, trauma, depression, self-esteem, anxiety, and workplace or family difficulties.
Are you facing relationship, work, or personal challenges such as addiction, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, or trauma? As a therapist, I offer empathetic, collaborative support to help you overcome obstacles and achieve your goals. Before this career, I spent over 16 years in the entertainment industry, where I discovered my passion for connecting with people.
I hold an MFA in Film and Television Producing from UCLA and spent 16 years in both studio and independent film. My experience spans feature films, TV sitcoms, and radio. I studied art at California College of the Arts and remain active in the arts. These creative industries have given me insight into diverse personalities and an appreciation for the challenges of creative work.
“When so many are lonely as seem to be
lonely, it would be inexcusably selfish
to be lonely alone.”
Tennessee Williams
“Look at the sky. We are not alone. The whole universe is friendly to us and conspires only to give the best to those who dream and work.”
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once they grow up
Pablo Picasso
Approach
Specializing in Substance Use Disorder, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA Issues and Group Therapy
I think being gay is a blessing,
and it’s something I am thankful for
every single day…
I couldn’t be more proud of being gay
Anderson Cooper
Substance Use Disorder
Substance use disorder treatment varies in form, setting, and intensity. Services should be tailored to each individual, not one-size-fits-all. Treatment must last long enough and address substance use plus related health and social issues that increase relapse risk, including connecting patients to the right Treatment Center.
Trauma
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can develop after traumatic events like assault, witnessing death, losing a loved one, or natural disasters. Ongoing trauma, known as complex trauma, includes domestic violence, child abuse, or high-stress jobs such as police, firefighting, and military service. I use Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and foster Posttraumatic Growth—positive change following the struggle with trauma.
Anxiety
Generalized anxiety, or free-floating anxiety, is marked by persistent, unexplained worry that can make everyday situations feel overwhelming. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps individuals identify negative thought patterns, build healthier perspectives, and develop practical coping strategies.
Depression
Depression often arises from persistent negative beliefs about oneself, life experiences, and the future—known as the cognitive triad. People struggling with depression may feel helpless, expect criticism from others, and see the future as bleak. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps individuals recognize and change these unhelpful thought and behavior patterns through a structured, practical approach.
LGBTQIA
Navigating discrimination, coming out, and discovering one’s authentic self amid social pressures can increase depression, anxiety, and substance use for LGBTQIA people. Affirmative therapy embraces LGBTQIA identities and relationships, directly addressing the harm caused by homophobia, transphobia, and heterosexism. Together, we reflect on upbringing, attitudes, and beliefs, acknowledge honor, and recognize bias shaped by heteronormative and gender-binary norms.
“If I love myself, I love you.
If I love you,
I love myself”
Rumi
Group Therapy
Group therapy brings people together to discuss and work through challenges with a therapist’s guidance. Goals often include improving relationships, addressing career issues, and managing anxiety, anger, depression, loss, or substance use. Sharing experiences with others who understand can reduce isolation and offer valuable support, ideas, and resources.
