Kelly Sallie, LCADC
Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor
Kelly A. Sallie is a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) with more than 20 years of experience in behavioral health, addiction treatment, trauma-informed care, recovery services, clinical supervision, and program leadership. Throughout her career, Kelly has worked with individuals experiencing substance use, mental health, trauma-related, and co-occurring concerns, bringing a compassionate, knowledgeable, and recovery-oriented perspective to her clinical work.
Kelly holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Thomas Edison State University and has pursued graduate-level education in psychology through American Public University. She has also completed extensive specialized training and holds several professional credentials, including Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS), Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS), and Certified Addictions-Informed Mental Health Professional (CAIMHP).
Kelly utilizes an individualized and trauma-informed approach to therapy, recognizing that mental health, substance use, relationships, past experiences, and environmental stressors are often deeply interconnected. She strives to create a safe and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment where clients can explore difficult experiences, better understand patterns that may be affecting their lives, develop healthier coping strategies, and work toward meaningful and sustainable change.
Kelly has extensive experience in substance use treatment and recovery-focused care. Her clinical background includes conducting assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, providing substance use and mental health counseling, facilitating groups, supporting clients during periods of crisis, and connecting individuals and families with appropriate treatment and community resources. Her experience as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist has also included responding within hospital emergency departments following opioid overdoses and advocating for individuals in need of immediate treatment and recovery support.
In addition to her direct clinical work, Kelly brings significant leadership and supervisory experience to her practice. She has served in Clinical Director, Clinical Compliance Officer, Program Director, and Program Manager roles, where she has supervised clinical teams, provided staff education and consultation, supported trauma-informed treatment practices, and worked to ensure high standards of ethical and effective behavioral health care.
Kelly is a clinician with Monarch Counseling Center, where she provides therapeutic support to individuals navigating substance use, recovery, mental health concerns, trauma, and significant life challenges. Drawing upon her extensive clinical experience and specialized training, Kelly is committed to meeting clients where they are, helping them recognize their strengths, build resilience, develop effective coping strategies, and move toward greater stability, wellness, and personal growth.