Kelly Morrissey, MA, LMFT, LMHC-QS, CAP
Tampa Therapist Specializing in Lifespan Integration & Trauma Healing
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor & Qualified Supervisor
One of only two certified Lifespan Integration Therapists in the State of Florida
14+ years of clinical experience supporting adults & couples
What Kelly Helps Clients With
Kelly supports Tampa clients experiencing:
Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety and depression
Grief and loss
Communication challenges in couples and families
Codependency and enabling patterns
Professional burnout and perfectionism
Life transitions and adjustment
Relationship disconnection and conflict
Kelly’s Background & Training
Kelly's professional experience includes:
Directing the family program for a treatment center specializing in impaired professionals and young adults with addiction and mental health challenges
Providing therapy across residential, PHP, IOP, and outpatient levels of care
Supporting families in shifting codependent behaviors and refocusing on self-care
Her advanced training includes:
Lifespan Integration Therapy
Clinical supervision training
Certification as an Addictions Professional (CAP)
Ongoing education in trauma-informed, relational, and evidence-based care
A Message From Kelly
"Healing is not one-size-fits-all. My approach honors your unique story and meets you where you are, whether that's processing past trauma, improving relationships, or finding clarity in a difficult transition. Therapy should feel safe, collaborative, and focused on what matters most to you."
About Kelly
Kelly has over 14 years of clinical experience providing counseling services to individuals, couples, families, and groups across a variety of settings. She is passionate about helping clients process trauma, improve communication, develop healthy coping strategies, and enhance connection with themselves and others through evidence-based, neuroscience-informed approaches.
Credentials & Education
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) — Florida | License #MH12144
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) — Florida | License #MT2857
M.A. in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from the University of South Florida
Graduate Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of South Florida
Certified Addictions Professional (CAP)
Lifespan Integration Therapy
Who Kelly Supports
Kelly works with:
Individuals healing from trauma — seeking gentle, body-mind integration and rapid relief from emotional pain
Couples navigating relational challenges — communication breakdowns, emotional disconnection, or patterns that feel stuck
Families rebuilding connection — addressing codependency, enabling behaviors, or unhealthy relational dynamics
Professionals experiencing burnout — managing work stress, perfectionism, life transitions, or self-esteem struggles
Adults processing grief and loss — navigating the emotional complexity of bereavement and mourning
Individuals with anxiety and depression — seeking effective, neuroscience-based approaches beyond traditional talk therapy
Tampa clients value Kelly's thoughtful, candid, and collaborative approach—creating space for meaningful insight while supporting practical, sustainable change.
Video Introduction
Kelly’s Approach to Therapy
Kelly blends evidence-based modalities with a client-centered, strength-based approach. Her sessions are tailored, non-judgmental, and focused on healing at the body-mind level.
She focuses on:
Processing trauma using Lifespan Integration Therapy — a neuroscience-based modality offering gentle, rapid healing
Shifting codependent and enabling behaviors to promote healthier relational dynamics
Supporting self-care and boundary-setting for individuals and families
Addressing anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation through integrative approaches
Leveraging strengths to explore new perspectives and practice new behaviors
Kelly honors the unique differences of each individual and trusts in the healing power of a supportive therapeutic relationship where clients can express themselves freely and gain meaningful insight.
Ready to work with Kelly?
We invite you to schedule a free consultation with us to begin your healing journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lifespan Integration Therapy and how is it different from traditional talk therapy?
Lifespan Integration Therapy is a neuroscience-based approach that works with the body-mind system to heal trauma and emotional wounds. Unlike traditional talk therapy that focuses primarily on discussing problems, LI uses a timeline of memories to help your nervous system integrate past experiences into present awareness. This process tends to produce faster, more embodied healing—especially for clients who feel "stuck" in traditional therapy or who experience trauma responses in their body rather than just their thoughts.
How does Lifespan Integration help with trauma that happened years ago?
Trauma doesn't stay in the past—it lives in your nervous system and continues to influence how you respond to present-day situations. LI works by gently guiding your brain through a chronological timeline of your life, allowing unprocessed memories to integrate naturally. This helps your nervous system recognize that the trauma is over, reducing intrusive thoughts, hypervigilance, and emotional flooding without requiring you to repeatedly retell traumatic details.
Can couples therapy help if we've been stuck in the same arguments for years?
Yes. Repetitive conflict patterns usually point to deeper attachment wounds, unmet needs, or communication styles learned in childhood. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Kelly works systemically, addressing not just what you're arguing about, but why those patterns persist and how each partner's history shapes their responses. Therapy focuses on breaking the cycle, not just managing symptoms.
What does it mean that you're trained in addiction and codependency work?
Kelly is a Certified Addictions Professional (CAP) with extensive experience supporting both individuals in recovery and family members impacted by a loved one's addiction. This includes addressing codependent patterns—when your sense of worth becomes tied to managing someone else's behavior—and helping families shift from enabling to healthy boundaries and self-care.
How do I know if Lifespan Integration is right for me?
LI is particularly effective for clients who have tried traditional talk therapy without relief, those who experience trauma responses in their body (tension, panic, hypervigilance), and people dealing with attachment wounds, developmental trauma, or grief. If you feel like you "understand" your issues intellectually but still struggle emotionally or behaviorally, LI may offer the deeper nervous system-level healing you're seeking.