Educational Background

Kelly Ellis attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology in 1985 with an "A" average. She graduated with Honors.  UCLA was ranked second in the nation, according to The Washington Monthly (2005). 

Ms. Ellis attended UC Berkeley for her graduate degree. U.S. News and World Report (2006) ranked UC Berkeley as the top public university in the United States.  Kelly Ellis completed her graduate degree in 1988 with an “A” average.  Her training emphasized enhancing the mental health and wellness of individuals, families and groups, and she received a minor in Employee Assistance Programs.

In 2004, Ms. Ellis completed her studies in School Psychology from La Sierra University, Social Science Division of Loma Linda University and Medical Center, in Riverside, California.

Licensing/Credentials

March 1993 – Became a Licensed psychotherapist in California (LCS 16686)
July 2004- Obtained her Credential as a School Psychologist

Professional Affiliations

National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)

Publications

Browner, C., Ellis, K., Ford, T., Silsby, J., Tampoya, J., & Yee, C. (1987). 
Stress, social support, and health in psychiatric technicians in a state facility. Mental Retardation.

Browner, C., Ellis, K., Ford, T., Silsby, J., Tampoya, J., & Yee, C. (1984).
Stress, social support, and health in psychiatric technicians who work for the developmentally disabled. Pacific State Archives.