Kelly Zwicker,  MS, MSW

Kelly empowers clients to resolve internal conflicts, building confidence and self-trust. Kelly specializes in anxiety, sport/performance psychology, perfectionism, high achievement, trauma, and relational issues, using a flexible and eclectic approach to fit each client's specific needs. Modalities Kelly often uses with clients include cognitive behavioral therapy, brainspotting, parts work therapy, attachment-based therapy, and mental performance coaching. 

As a former collegiate tennis player, Kelly understands the importance of mental toughness and balance in achieving peak performance. She applies this firsthand experience to support athletes, performers, high achievers and first responders. Her deep expertise in crisis response provides her with a unique perspective on the high-pressure environments and the associated challenges, such as burnout, compassion fatigue, and moral injury. In addition to her crisis work, Kelly has counseled first responders on critical mental health concerns such as trauma exposure. 

Kelly holds two master's degrees: one in Sport Psychology and another in Social Work. Her practical experience includes roles as a mental performance coach working with individuals, athletic teams, and corporate clients. She has provided education and training on psychological skills such as managing performance anxiety, developing effective self-talk, increasing concentration, utilizing mindfulness techniques, and enhancing team cohesion. Additionally, her research on social physique anxiety has informed her holistic and evidence-based interventions for body image concerns. Kelly is a Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern working toward her clinical hours for licensure in the State of Florida.