About Me

I am a mother, a partner, a caregiver for my own mother, a walker in the woods, a grief-tender, a dog-adorer, a messy human, a chocolate-lover, a devoted therapist, an uncolonizer, and a carrier of a big heart.

On my own healing path I have learned to take risks and to turn to self-compassion when I stumble. The journey has been humbling and sometimes messy, as deep growth often is. And it has led me to come alive in ways I never thought I could.

I’ve studied the cutting-edge therapeutic models that I’ve found to be the most potent for my own journey, so I can share them with others.

Somatic Experiencing heals the nervous system and resolves trauma. AEDP facilitates healthy attachment, emotional release, and the innate drive to heal. Transpersonal theory rewires core wounding for a new relationship with self and others. Climate psychology, Work That Reconnects and Good Grief Network offer resilience for uncertain times.

Clients tell me I am deeply present, warm, and that I create safety for them. To move into a life of possibility, sometimes we need a hand to help us find the light and flourish. I’m here to offer that hand to you.

Training & Experience

EDUCATION

  • Diploma in Transpersonal Counselling from Clearmind International (2023), MA in Education, University of Colorado at Denver (1997), BA in Psychology, Claremont McKenna College (1991)

GRIEFWORK

  • Cowichan Hospice Volunteer Bereavement Companion, 2018-2021

  • Community Grief Ritual 5-month Training with Francis Weller, 2023-2024

TRAUMA + SOMATIC STUDIES

  • Somatic Experiencing 3-year Somatic Experiencing Practitioner designation anticipated in 2025.

  • Somatic EMDR credential with The Embody Lab, several Hakomi training workshops, 2022-2023, Instructor of Yoga & Mindfulness for Parents, Children & Early Childhood Educators, 2002-2012, Yoga instructor

    CLIMATE, MENTAL HEALTH + WORLD GRIEF

  • Faculty member, Climate Emotional Resilience Institute

  • Co-chair, Committee to Support Scientists & STEM Professionals, Climate Psychology Alliance of North America

  • Member, Clinical Support Committee, Climate Psychology Alliance of North America

  • Climate Psychology certification through CIIS, December 2022

  • Good Grief Network FLOW Facilitator since January 2021, affiliate facilitator trainer since spring 2022

  • Work That Reconnects facilitator training (ongoing) with School for the Great Turning, 2025

  • International Trauma Resilience Coalition, Community of Practice training, 2024 & 2025, Thicket Trauma-Focused Climate and Resiliency Training, Climate Emotional Resilience Institute, Transforming Climate Trauma, Psychology of Climate Crisis with Dr. Barbara Easterlin, Work That Reconnects with Frieda Nixdorf

    ANTI-RACISM/SOMATIC ABOLITIONISM

  • Certification in Somatic Abolitionism for White Bodies, Education for Racial Equity, 2022

  • Working with Cultural Diversity in the Therapeutic Setting with Dr. Myrna Lashley

  • Decolonizing Therapy with Jennifer Mullan (part of CIIS Climate Psychology certification, 2022)

PARENTING

  • Professional’s Intensive, Hand-in-Hand Parenting by Connection, 2024

  • Decades of conscious parenting, many many workshops along the way having raised 3 kids!

    MINDFUL EATING & BODY IMAGE:

  • Relational interventions as part of the cure: AEDP in the treatment of eating disorders, 2023

  • Mindful Eating MB-EAT Training for Practitioners

SCHOLARLY ARTICLES

  • Boggiano, Ann & Barrett, Marty & Kellam, Teddy. (1993).  Competing Theoretical Analyses of Helplessness: A Social-Developmental Analysis. Journal of Experimental Child Psychology. 55(2). 194-207.

  • Boggiano, Ann & Shields, Ann & Barrett, Marty & Kellam, Teddy & Thompson, Erik & Simons, Jeffrey & Katz, Phyllis. (1992). Helplessness deficits in students: The role of motivational orientation. Motivation and Emotion. 16. 271-296.

    OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Research consultant for On Lok in San Francisco, 2011-2016

  • Research & Grant writing National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 1998-2000

  • Grant-writer for Family Service Agency of San Francisco, 2000 

If you are interested in exploring therapy, workshops, presentations or groups, please be in touch: teddykellamtherapy@gmail.com