About Me
I subscribe to the adage ‘Therapist heal thyself.’ I have always expected myself to grow and heal before guiding others.
On my own healing path I have learned to take risks to be vulnerable and to own my triggers. I have challenged my inner critic. I have sat squarely in the uncomfortable “messy middle” when the way forward is murky. And I have turned to self-compassion when I’ve stumbled. This path has been humbling. Deep growth almost always is.
Along the way I have undertaken deep study of the therapy modalities I’ve found to be most effective.
Somatic Experiencing has taught me to regulate and rewire the nervous system to release trauma. From AEDP I’ve learned how to facilitate healthy attachment, emotional release, and the innate drive to heal. From transpersonal theory I’ve Climate psychology has given me transformative tools for staying resilient in uncertain times.
On this path I’ve come more alive. I can access my grief and tolerate my heavy emotions, while And I’ve fallen in love with sharing this work with others - for individual change, and for transformation on a wider scale in uncertain times.
I believe that in life sometimes we need a hand to grow our roots into deep soil, and to reach our branches towards the sunlight. I am here to be that hand.
Training & Experience
Education:
Diploma in Transpersonal Counselling from Clearmind International, July 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 Advanced 1, near completion of SEp credential. (Completed Beginning 1,2,3 Intermediate 1, 2 & 3), Advanced 1, continuing studies ongoing. SEP anticipated in 2025.
Somatic EMDR credential with The Embody Lab
Several Hakomi workshops, 2022-2023
Instructor of Yoga & Mindfulness for Parents, Children & Early Childhood Educators, 2002-2012
Yoga instructor
Parenting:
Professional’s Intensive, Hand-in-Hand Parenting by Connection, 2024
Decades of conscious parenting, many many workshops along the way!
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.
Climate + Mental Health:
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/Anti-Oppression:
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)
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
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, or groups, please be in touch: teddykellamtherapy@gmail.com