Kelsey Friedman

Kelsey Friedman is an experienced mental health professional currently serving as a Mental Health Therapist at Jewish Family and Children's Services of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties since August 2022. Previously, Kelsey held the position of Program Coordinator for the HOPE Program at Effective School Solutions from August 2020 to November 2022 and served as the Director of Family Support Services at Jewish Family and Children's Services from December 2013 to August 2020, managing the Dream Program for women and children recovering from domestic violence. Kelsey's background also includes working in private practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist from May 2009 to November 2013, focusing on early childhood trauma and family dynamics. Additional roles include Special Education Counselor at Burnet CISD and Family Case Manager at Lutheran Social Services of the South, with a foundational education in counseling from St. Edward's University, where Kelsey earned a Master's degree in Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy.