Jillian Kelly-Wavering

Jillian is a social worker and psychotherapist for children and their families in Asheville, NC and previously the Bronx, NY. Jillian's education and training includes a Master's degree from Columbia University, service with the National Health Service Corps, certification in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and the Registered Play Therapist Supervisor credential. She has served as the Vice President and Board Director of the NY Association for Play Therapy. Jillian has taught on the topics of Play Therapy, Grief, and Resilience and has co-authored other publications including Dear Mr. Leprechaun: Nurturing Resilience in Children Facing Loss and Grief; Play Therapy with Children Facing Medical Challenges; The Use of Puppets in Psychodynamic Play Therapy, and I Didn’t Get to Say Good-bye: A Story for Children Grieving During Coronavirus. Originally from Boston, Jillian now lives in the mountains of NC exploring and finding treasures in nature with her husband and toddler.