Mrs. Kelly Kemp

Kelly is passionate about being a conduit of God’s healing to people who are hurting. She has personally experienced and professionally participated in His work of restoration, and wants to share that hope with those who have become hopeless.

Kelly earned her Master’s Degree in Counseling from the University of North Florida in 1995 and her License in Mental Health Counseling in 1998. She began her career working with adolescents and their families while doing extensive post-graduate study in Family Therapy.

After healing from her own losses and spending time home with her young children, Kelly returned to work as a counselor at The First Academy. She volunteered counseling services to patients of Grace Medical Home and then joined the counseling staff of Charis Counseling Center where she worked with adults and couples.

Kelly has been married for more than 30 years and has three children. In her free time she enjoys volunteering in the music and children’s ministries of her church and spending time with her family.

Kelly started Calm Waters Counseling where she works with adults, couples and adolescents dealing with a wide range of issues. She has completed Advanced Training in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples as well as Accelerated Resolution Therapy for trauma. She is also a certified Prepare-Enrich counselor.