Kellum Lewis, LMFT

06/12/2023

The end of Sunday

10/14/2022

Hail colleagues! I’m looking to add two bright, industrious, and skilled MFT Associates to my private practice in Pasadena.

Core qualities:
Demonstrated competency in providing effective psychotherapy
Strong grasp of legal and ethical responsibilities
Ability and desire to work with LGBTQ2A+ and gender-variant clients
Established case load or ability and willingness to aggressively build a case load (10+ clients seen regularly)

Preferred but not required:
Member of LGBTQ2A+ communities
Member of BIPOC communities
Regular nature practice (e.g., has a regular connection to the outdoors)
Strong interest in ecopsychology and ecotherapy
Interest in Analytic (Jungian) Psychology, theory and practice

My practice is located in Pasadena, CA. Supervision normally takes place in person. An office is available for in-person sessions; some virtual work possible.
I offer a generous and progressive split-of-fee arrangement. I will also provide you with referrals to build your clientele.

Those interested should send me an email (please introduce yourself in the email) with resume attached. My email address is: kellum@kellumlewis.com.

I look forward to meeting you!

10/14/2022

For people who struggle with time management (isn't that most of us?).

Increase Productivity And Time Management With The Pomodoro Technique To Efficiently Finish More Tasks Faster With Less Distraction.

10/04/2022

09/06/2022

Pro tip: Children are people too!

If you find that you and your child are butting heads regularly over the same issue, then you need to work through it together. If you don't engage your child in this process you are just setting yourself up for another power struggle. Try and sit down with your child when you are both calm and just simply say things aren't working. Have them try and come up with ideas what else could happen. If the ideas aren't what you think will work, then talk through what would happen if we did that. Offer suggestions but be willing to listen if they have a problem with that. You may have to bend a bit. Remember having them obey you without question is not a win, they will only feel controlled and want to rebel. Having them come up with ideas that you can both agree on means they are more likely to comply, but also they will feel valued.

More information on my blog https://www.thetherapistparent.com/post/cooperation-not-obedience-as-a-goal-of-parenting

09/06/2022

A new study demonstrates a DNA-based way of predicting potential areas of risk for children who experience trauma.

Epigenetic traces of childhood trauma can be used as biomarkers to predict the risk of addiction, depression, and a range of other physical and mental health issues 17 years later.

09/06/2022

Hi everyone, it's been a while. I want to let you know I have three fabulous associates with me in my practice.

Paige Swift (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/paige-swift-los-angeles-ca/858628),
Sarah Warren (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/sarah-warren-pasadena-ca/848690),
Brian Spiegel (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/brian-spiegel-pasadena-ca/1015767),
and I are available to assist you with a variety of issues but more than that, we're available to relate to you human-to-human and offer you care and support on your journey.

In the coming weeks, I'll post more information about who we are and how we work. If we can assist you in any way, please reach out.

07/09/2020

I'm posting this article primarily for clinicians. I've read a couple of things suggesting SARS-CoV-2 attacks the vascular system, the body's veins, arteries and capillaries. Doctors say this could result in dementia and other brain disorders not typically associated with viral infection.

UK neurologists publish details of mildly affected or recovering patients with serious or potentially fatal brain conditions

08/28/2018

Another tragic end to a potentially brilliant life. 😭 Parents, please take the initiative to talk to your children about sexual and gender orientation BEFORE they bring it up. If you’re not sure how to do that, reach out (for instance, to a therapist or support group) or research online. LGBTQ kids need help in navigating coming out and managing homophobic environments.

A Denver mom says her son, a fourth-grader, died by su***de in their home after coming out as gay and experiencing bullying in school

07/13/2018

Several years ago Jim and I made contact online, via Facebook I think, and I got to see the good work he's doing to spread the word that there is help and support for gay people struggling to come out, especially for people who've endured shaming religious indoctrination and abuse to their sexual natures.

I'm passing along his new resource page (and website, Silent G**s) in hopes that someone who could use support around coming out or other related issues will feel encouraged to explore and embrace their deeper natures in moving toward a vision of self-love and respect.

What is LGBT? Introduction to Gender and SexualityThe Genderbread Person Conversion Therapy (aka Reparative Therapy or "pray away the gay" and "christian counselling") Comprehensive booklet on what it means to be LGBT and the effects of religious abuseGay “Cures” Are Harmful And Don’t Work, Sa...

05/08/2018

Some good advice with sound psychology behind it. It's also a creative challenge to think of how to apply these internally too.

Stop chasing the things that you think will make you happy, and start realizing that your peace and happiness are entirely up to you.