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I am the newest addition to the team at IPS and I bring a compassionate and constructive approach to every session. My experience in acute hospital settings makes me a great fit for individuals and families navigating stressors such as complex and chronic illness or grief and loss. In addition, I understand firsthand the challenges of clients who work within the medical field and the importance of building strong coping skills and work-life balance. Through my work as a clinical social worker in several Boston hospitals, I regularly support individuals and families facing complex diagnoses and family dynamics. I work with all ages and bring a kind and direct approach to this boutique-style practice.

I received my Masters in Social Work from Boston College, where I focused on clinical social work within health settings. I have worked at Boston Children’s Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and Spaulding Hospital Cambridge. Prior to becoming a social worker, I worked for several years in journalism and public sector communication.

Outside of IPS, you can find me keeping up with local news, spending time with my cat Smokey, or watching bad reality TV. As a born and raised Cape Codder, I spends most summer weekends at the beach getting sunburned on my paddle board.

I am a strong advocate for person-centered mental health support and brings an immense amount of empathy to each of my sessions.

All my best,
Kerri Kelleher, MSW, LICSW