Amelia Kelley, PhD

Dr. Amelia Kelley is a TEDx speaker, therapist, author, and nationally recognized expert specializing in the treatment of abuse and relationship trauma. Trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, art therapy, and brainspotting, she integrates science and empathy to help clients and clinicians understand trauma through a nervous-system lens.

Dr. Kelley is the host of The Sensitivity Doctor podcast, where she empowers listeners to transform trauma into strength through self-awareness and neurobiological insight. She serves as adjunct faculty at Yorkville University and is affiliated with the Traumatic Stress Research Consortium at the Kinsey Institute. Her work has been featured on SiriusXM Doctor Radio’s The Psychiatry Show and NPR’s The Measure of Everyday Life. She is the author of Gaslighting Recovery for Women and What I Wish I Knew: Surviving and Thriving After an Abusive Relationship, which both center on empowering survivors to rebuild their identities and reclaim their voices.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Amelia Kelley maintains a private practice and has an employment relationship with the Art Therapy Institute. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Amelia Kelley has no relevant non-financial relationships.