
ABOUT

About Kelly Hill
As someone who lives with a chronic condition and is the caregiver of a young adult who is significantly impacted by their developmental disability, I understand the emotional weight of navigating systems that often don’t make space for us. I also know that our stories are more than just struggle—they hold moments of connection, identity, and possibility.
These lived experiences, along with a consideration of my privileged identities, inform my work and my commitment to social justice.
kelly’s Experience
Relevant Work
2016-2021 Therapist in community mental health agencies and in supportive housing/medical setting
2005-2013 Public Speaker, Educator, and Peer Counselor @ BABES Network-YWCA
2005-2019 HIV/sexual health educator (contract) at Seattle Public Schools
2018-2021 Served on Governor appointed WA State Developmental Disabilities Council
https://www.ddc.wa.gov/
Education
2016 Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Antioch University Seattle
2011 University of Washington LEND graduate:
Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental & Related Disabilities
Professional Development (Abridged version)
AASECT Disability SIG: Sex Toys, Accessibility, and Disability 2025
Somatic Sex Therapy 2025
Dr. Sue Johnson's Intensive Course in Emotionally Focused Therapy: Attachment-Based Interventions for Couples in Crisis, 2025
2-Day Workshop: Contemporary Practices in the Treatment of Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) 2025
Autism and Suicide: What You Need to Know, 2025
Mastering the Subtleties of ERP for OCD: Preparing Your Clients for Success, 2025
Neurodiversity-Affirming Strategies for Treating Co-Occurring OCD and Autism, 2025
Northwest Institute On Intimacy Advanced Clinical Sexology Training Intensive 2023
8 week Death Doula/End of Life Care training with A Sacred Passing, 2023
Disability Justice for Sexuality Professionals Part 1
Disability Justice for Sexuality Professionals Part 2
Neurodiversity, Autism & Human Sexuality, 2022
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy with Pat Ogden, PhD: Body Oriented Therapy Techniques for Trauma and Attachment, 2017
Membership
American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT)
*currently working toward AASECT certification in sex therapy
American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) Disability Justice and Sexuality Special Interest Group(SIG)member

MoDALITIES
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Being an intuitive therapist means I listen beyond just words. I pay close attention to what’s said...and what’s unsaid. I notice energy, emotion, body language, and subtle shifts in tone or rhythm. My intuition helps guide our work together in a way that’s responsive and attuned to what you need in the moment, even if you’re not quite sure what that is yet. Rather than following a rigid structure or one-size-fits-all approach, I let the therapy unfold in collaboration with you. That might mean slowing down when something feels tender, getting curious about something you brushed past, or naming what I sense to help you reflect more deeply. It’s about trusting the process.
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Relational therapy centers the importance of relationships...both with others and with yourself. It’s grounded in the belief that healing happens in connection. In our work together, the therapeutic relationship itself becomes a space for growth, trust, and exploration. We’ll pay attention not just to what’s happening to you, but also between us, using the relationship as a mirror to help you better understand patterns, needs, and possibilities for change.
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Existential therapy is about exploring the big question: Who am I? What matters to me? How do I live with uncertainty, change, or loss? This approach doesn’t offer quick fixes or simple answers. Instead, it invites you to face life’s complexities with curiosity and courage. We’ll explore meaning, choice, freedom, responsibility, and how you can live more fully and authentically in the face of life’s inevitable challenges.
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A strengths-based approach focuses on what’s right with you...not just what’s hard. That doesn’t mean ignoring pain or struggle, it means holding space for your resilience, resourcefulness, and capacity to grow. Together, we’ll identify and build on your strengths, helping you reconnect with your own power and sense of agency, even in the midst of difficulty.
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Emotionally Focused Therapy is a research-supported approach grounded in attachment theory, which helps us understand how we seek safety and connection in relationships. EFT is especially helpful for couples and individuals who feel stuck in painful patterns of conflict, disconnection, or emotional distance.
In our work together, we’ll explore the emotions and needs underneath reactive cycles - often shaped by past attachment experiences, and begin to shift them toward more secure, compassionate ways of relating. EFT offers a clear map to help you move from disconnection to deeper emotional intimacy, whether you’re working through relationship challenges or seeking a stronger connection with yourself.