The Wild Life of Being a CCLS and Licensed Clinical Therapist with Kelsey Mora

Certified Child Life Specialist, Jessica Lewin, talks with friend and seasoned CCLS, Kelsey Mora, about being a dual Certified Child Life Specialist and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor as well as her unique work in a non-profit setting.

Kelsey discovered her passion for child life profession after losing her friend, Ben, to Leukemia. Her journey took her from working in a hospital setting from 2012-2021, to transitioning into private practice, and ultimately spearheading a non-profit organization (Pickles Group) catering to the needs of children and teens affected by a parent's cancer. Kelsey is the chief clinical officer for the non-profit organization.

Being a new parent during a global pandemic, Kelsey didn't just adapt, but she embraced change and reinvented herself. She ventured into a new journey, got licensed as a therapist, and expanded her scope of work. Now, as a dual certified child life specialist and therapist, she uses her in-depth knowledge and experience to support her patients more efficiently. 

This conversation offers a unique perspective on balancing management of a non-profit organization while seeing a variety of therapy clients for mostly medical needs where she can use her child life lens. 

You can follow Kelsey on Instagram as @childlifetherapist and @picklesgroup

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Chapters

• 0:00 Child Life in Non-Traditional Roles
• 5:41 Transitioning to Therapist From Child Life
• 16:16 Referrals and Nonprofit Work
• 24:29 Finding Balance in Child Life and Nonprofits