Kelly S. Dryzal, Ed.D.

Kelly S. Dryzal has been a 3-time graduate of Shippensburg University and has most recently completed her Ed.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision with a focus on integrative nutrition and trauma treatment.  Her bachelor’s degree was in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice and she completed her master’s degree in counseling in 2003. She is currently a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania and has been in private practice for almost 20 years serving the community members of Shippensburg and surrounding areas. She is trained in EMDR trauma treatment and practices trauma-informed care. Dr. Dryzal is also certified as a Critical Incident Stress Responder (CIS-R) and has been attending to onsite crisis needs for over 5 years.  In addition, she is also a Certified Mental Health and Nutrition Clinical Specialist (CMNCS) and has a passion for nutrition and exercise as it relates to client and counselor wellness.  Dr. Dryzal is active in the International Association for Wellness Counseling (IAWC) and has presented various topics at numerous conferences over the years.

To model her passion for health and wellness, Dr. Dryzal is an avid athlete and enjoys trail running, hiking, biking, and kayaking.  She loves the outdoors and spending quiet time reading as well as traveling with her family.