Kelly Guynes, LCSW-S
Kelly Guynes is a licensed clinical social worker, social work supervisor and master dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) clinician practicing in Houston, Texas. Kelly offers psychotherapy services for adolescents, adults, couples and families in person and online. In addition to her clinical practice, Kelly is a social work supervisor, clinical director of the DBT Center of Houston, DBT educator and offers DBT consultation, supervision and intensive DBT training.
Psychotherapy
Kelly is a certified DBT clinician through the DBT-Linehan Board of Certification. She is among 350 worldwide with this level of certification. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy is one of the most researched therapies with proven efficacy for some of the hardest to treat psychological disorders. Kelly is also intensively trained in Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT). Kelly's rigorous training and years of experience aid in her being able to competently treat a wide variety of mental health issues. Kelly is an expert in her field and brings knowledge, education and wisdom while also bringing warmth, authenticity and humor into the therapeutic relationship.
“True understanding is to see the events of life in this way: 'You are here for my benefit, though rumor paints you otherwise.' And everything is turned to one's advantage when he greets a situation like this: You are the very thing I was looking for. Truly whatever arises in life is the right material to bring about your growth and the growth of those around you. This, in a word, is art-- and this art called 'life' is a practice suitable to both men and gods. Everything contains some special purpose and a hidden blessing; what then could be strange or arduous when all of life is here to greet you like an old and faithful friend?” Marcus Aurelius