Kellie Foxx-Gonzalez, MSW, LCSW (she/they)

Areas of Specialty Focus
•Neurodivergence •ADHD •Autism Spectrum •Anxiety •Depression •Trauma •Grief •Self-harming behaviors •Social challenges
•Self-esteem •Divorce/separation •Social skills
•Peer & school challenges •Gamers •Play therapy

Modalities & Certifications
•Play therapy •Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
•Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) •Neurodiversity Specialist

How I work

My work is grounded in both psychodynamic psychotherapy and play therapy. Working psychodynamically means building a supportive relationship where we can look at patterns of behavior you may want to change, together. Play therapy is intended to be creative and engaging and can help your child express thoughts and feelings that are difficult to put into words and can increase their ability to creatively respond to life’s challenges. Something you may hear me say in session is “Progress not perfection”.

My Education & Trainings

 I attended Columbia University and earned my Bachelor’s degree in gender and sexuality studies in 2013. I earned my Master’s of Social Work from Boston College and I’m currently a postgraduate fellow at the Psychotherapy Institute of Back Bay (PIBB).

I have diverse training and experience. I served as a case manager for City Block health in Brooklyn and worked at the Brigham and Women’s Phyllis Jen Center for Primary Care. I am passionate about supporting sexual assault survivors-I spent years working as a medical advocate with the Boston Area Rape Crisis center and as well as MIT’s Violence Prevention and Response Office and presented in 2016 at the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry’s annual meeting

In 2021 I began providing in-home family therapy sessions-work that included developing comprehensive assessments, safety planning, treatment planning, and implementing therapeutic activities. At this time, in addition to my work at CFE, I am a mobile crisis clinician who is comfortable working with children and teens who have been identified as "high risk" and engage in self harming behaviors. This unique skill set allows me to support both the client and their family system in a grounded way.

The relationship with your therapist is a large part of your success. Here’s more about me!

I grew up in sunny South Florida but I love living in Massachusetts because fall and winter are my favorite seasons! My favorite way to relax is by playing video games like World of Warcraft and Elden Ring. I’m also a big horror and sci fi movie and book enthusiast.

Working With Me

I offer sessions both virtually and out of the Wellesley, MA office. I am available for sessions during early afternoon and evening hours.

Kellie is currently under supervision with Kate Monaghan, LICSW
MA License: LICSW124293; PA License: LCSW CW020177