Ely Kirkendall

Ely Kirkendall is an experienced clinical therapist currently working at LIGHTHOUSE COUNSELING SERVICES LLC, Cumberland Hall Hospital, and DEACONESS HOSPITAL INC, specializing in individual, group, and family therapy. With a diverse background in counseling, including work as a School Counselor Intern at Children's Bureau, Ely has addressed attendance and truancy issues, conducted home visits, and developed programs for homeless children in Orange County. Previous roles include Hospitalization Program Counselor Intern at UCI Medical Hospital, providing psychosocial assessments and therapy, and TBS Coach at Hillview Acres Children's Home, where Ely delivered behavioral therapies to high-risk youth. Education credentials include a Master of Social Work from California State University, Long Beach, and dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Family and Human Services and Psychology from John Brown University.