Ms. Kelly Espinoza, LMFT
(She/Her )
About Me
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, EMDRIA Certified Therapist and Approved Consultant. I specialize in EMDR psychotherapy for adults and adolescents experiencing trauma, anxiety, burnout, and difficulties connected to developmental or adult life experiences. I also provide couples therapy when trauma, betrayal trauma, attachment injuries, or unresolved experiences affect the relationship.
My approach is warm, direct, collaborative, and goal-oriented. Our work extends beyond managing symptoms or venting. We identify what is maintaining the problem, address unresolved experiences and current maladaptive patterns, and work toward lasting improvements in emotional functioning, relationships, and professional life.
Before becoming a therapist, I served eight years in the United States Navy. I now serve clients through The Resiliency Counseling Institute for Family Trauma in San Antonio, Texas, with both in-person and telehealth appointments available.
Education & Experience
I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from National University in 2012 and a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Azusa Pacific University in 2014. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Texas and California and have worked in private practice since 2017.
My advanced clinical education includes extensive training in traumatology and attachment-based psychotherapy. I am a Certified Treatment Provider for Individuals with Personality Disorders and am skilled in behavioral interventions that help clients develop stability, emotional regulation, and internal resources before beginning deeper trauma processing. I am also trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy Levels I and II and recently completed a year of advanced couples therapy practice under the guidance of a master clinician.
Before becoming a therapist, I served in the United States Navy and completed extensive military intelligence training. This experience contributes to my analytical perspective on human behavior, decision-making, stress responses, and functioning under pressure.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
I serve as a facilitator with the EMDR Institute and provide Basic Training consultation exclusively to therapists completing their training through the EMDR Institute. As an EMDRIA Approved Consultant, I also provide consultation toward EMDRIA certification to eligible clinicians regardless of their Basic Training program or organizational affiliation.
I am the founder and owner of The Resiliency Counseling Institute for Family Trauma (RCIFT). RCIFT has historically served clients throughout California and will expand its practice to San Antonio, Texas, in August 2026. Additional information about the practice is available at RCIFT.com.
Specialty Area
- ADHD/Neurodiversity
- Abuse/Neglect
- Addictions
- Adoption
- Alcohol/Substance Abuse
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders
- Domestic Violence
- Family Issues
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Moral Injury
- Personality Disorders
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress Management
- Survivor's Guilt
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- Couples
- Families
- First Responders
- LGBTQ+
- Seniors
- Veterans/Military
Language
- English
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross BlueShield
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