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Kelsey Irving

Executive Contributor

Licensed Clinical Therapist

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Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise.

Kelsey Irving

Licensed Clinical Therapist

Kelsey Irving is a licensed therapist specializing in the treatment of adults with OCD and anxiety disorders. Inspired by a close family member’s diagnosis and the widespread misunderstanding of OCD, she developed a strong commitment to providing informed, compassionate, and evidence-based care. Kelsey has years of experience treating severe and treatment-resistant cases of OCD, as well as phobias and other complex anxiety disorders.

She earned her master’s degree from Fordham University, graduating at the top of her class. Kelsey is the founder of Steadfast Psychology Group, where she serves individuals through her private practice and also provides clinical supervision to other clinicians. She is a board member of the New Hampshire branch of the International Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Foundation. Beyond her clinical work, Kelsey extends her impact through her children’s book, Jacob and the Cloud.

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The Difference Between Anxiety, Intuition, and OCD Urgency

“I just have a gut feeling.” It’s a phrase I hear often in my therapy office. Sometimes it’s true. Sometimes it isn’t. The challenge is that anxiety, especially obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD),...

Five Things I’ve Learned About Running a Private Practice

Opening a private practice can feel like stepping into the unknown. There’s excitement, freedom, and the opportunity to create a career that reflects your values and expertise. But alongside the flexibility...

Motherhood as The Second Adolescence No One Warns You About

When we think of adolescence, we picture awkward growth spurts, changing hormones, emotional ups and downs, and the exhausting question, "Who am I now?" Most of us assume we leave that chapter behind...

Why Does It Feel Like Something is Wrong, Even When Everything is Fine?

From the outside, everything looks fine. Your career is stable. Your relationships are healthy enough. You’ve worked hard to build a life that once felt far away. Maybe you finally have the house, the...

Why OCD Attacks What Matters Most

One of the most painful parts of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is not just the anxiety itself, it’s what the anxiety attaches to. People with OCD are often tormented by thoughts that feel completely...

Your Insurance Should Not Choose Your Therapist and Why Covered Does Not Always Mean Effective

When you start looking for a therapist, one of the first filters most people use is simple: Do they take my insurance? It makes sense. Therapy can feel like a big financial commitment, and using your benefits...

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CREA Global Awards presented to

Kelsey Irving

Licensed Clinical Therapist

The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects.

Caroline Winkvist

Editor-In-Chief

Daniel Ålund

Selection Committee

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Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to

Kelsey Irving

Licensed Clinical Therapist

Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others.

Caroline Winkvist

Editor-In-Chief

Fredrik Elfqvist

Selection Committee

Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise.

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