Kali Purnell • Insight Counseling

Counseling

An explorative journey to finding someone’s authentic self.

Kali Purnell, LISW, Certified Geek Therapist

Boardman, Canfield, East Palestine, TELEHEALTH

Kali believes counseling is an explorative journey to finding someone’s authentic self. Counseling often starts when life feels heavy. Counseling provides a space to say things out loud you wouldn’t say to friends or family; a space safe to share your experiences and a place to celebrate your wins in life. She believes counseling is collaborative and scary; but things that are scary can be the best places to grow. Kali is committed and prides herself on creating a space that feels safe and comfortable with her clients and making therapy enjoyable, even when feelings are heavy.

Her practice is eclectic and she pulls from a variety of theories and modalities. Her favorite modalities are EMDR, Gottman and Geek Therapy. Kali’s favorite populations are LGBTQ+, Trauma, Women’s Issues, Perinatal, Postpartum and Couples.

Kali received her Masters in Social Work from the Ohio State University. She is also a member of EMDR International Association (EMDRIA).

When asked what Kali believes she is awesome at, Kali replied, “I am awesome at building relationships and allowing them to open up at their pace, making therapy chill, fun and productive; seeing my clients for who they are, who they want to be and hearing what their concerns are; and knowing when to challenge clients while supporting your thoughts and opinions.”

“Here’s a bunch: I ride a motorcycle (when it’s not Ohio weather). I’ve won a few art awards in my lifetime. I have moved 15 times in my life. I am a Disney adult with no shame.”

Kali Kerstetter, LISW is under the supervision of Barb Marsch, LISW-S, I.1100135-SUPV.

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Our Locations

Bergholz
Boardman
Canfield
Columbiana
East Liverpool
East Palestine
Salem
Wintersville