Kelly Rhyne (they/she) LMSW | MDIV

Bio

Kelly Rhyne, LMSW, MDiv (they/she) is a genderqueer, panromantic, AuDHD therapist, educator, and speaker specializing in trauma-informed care, with a particular focus on marginalization & dissociative experiences, religious trauma, and neurodivergence. Kelly earned their Master of Social Work from Smith College and a Master of Divinity from Emory University’s Candler School of Theology, with additional clinical chaplaincy training through Emory Midtown Hospital, Grady Memorial Hospital, and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
Kelly brings over a decade of experience working in diverse clinical, spiritual, and community-based settings, including Positive Impact Health Centers, the Trauma Recovery Program at the Atlanta VA, and years of advocacy in disability justice and LGBTQIA+ communities. Their clinical approach integrates EMDR, Attachment-Based Family Therapy, psychodynamic, existential, and humanist frameworks, with a strong emphasis on culturally responsive, affirming, and holistic care including the integration of Tarot, Oracle, and other spiritual practices.
Outside of clinical work, Kelly is a musician, performer, tarot/oracle reader, and dedicated advocate for kink, polyamory, sex work, and neurodiversity-affirming practices. They are passionate about creating safer, inclusive spaces where clients and communities can explore identity, trauma, spirituality, and healing on their own terms.