About Me
Welcome—I’m glad you’re here.
Getting to Know O’Malley Geropsychology
I’m Kelly O’Malley, and I’m a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, proudly Board Certified in Geropsychology. Simply put, Geropsychology is the heart of what I do: it’s the specialized focus on the mental health and emotional well-being of older adults. It’s about compassionately addressing those complex, unique life chapters that come with aging—things like navigating cognitive decline, managing chronic illness, processing grief, and finding purpose in new life roles.
My personal commitment to this field is rooted in my own family experience, where I cared for my aging parents and navigated the healthcare system. Those interactions, along with my volunteer work with organizations like the Alzheimer’s Association, solidified my purpose: to stand with and support families who are facing the complexities of dementia and aging.
Over my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with older adults and their care partners—both family and professional—across a wide spectrum of care settings: primary care, outpatient clinics, palliative care, hospice, sub-acute rehabilitation, and long-term care. This breadth of experience means I bring extensive, practical expertise to the table, particularly in behavioral interventions for dementia distress, providing family caregiver psychotherapy, and offering comprehensive staff training. My primary goal is always to ensure that our care is supportive, effective, and never unintentionally re-traumatizing.
I am genuinely committed to helping individuals, their loved ones, and the facilities that serve them to embrace a path of healthy aging. My approach is warm, collaborative, practical, and always grounded in the best evidence-based practices. Whether you or a loved one is facing a major life change, wrestling with the challenges of caregiving, or simply seeking tools to live with greater balance and purpose, I offer a safe, supportive, and expert space to explore those challenges and define your goals.
I’m eager to share this expertise with our local community. Please feel free to reach out to me today!
Contact me today for a complimentary 15-minute consultation to see if my services are the right fit for your needs.
Psychological care tailored to the unique needs of later life.
Testimonials
“Dr. O’Malley is a wealth of knowledge and is innovative in her approach to complex issues. While working with our Veterans she demonstrated empathy, patience and skill to ensure they received the most effective and supportive treatment. Dr. O’Malley is a highly skilled clinician, and it has been amazing to work alongside her!”
-Carin Comer-Villeneuve, LICSW
“It is a privilege to recognize Dr. Kelly O’Malley for her extraordinary dedication to dementia care and her visionary leadership in psychological education. Dr. O’Malley brings a rare blend of clinical expertise and heartfelt compassion to every interaction, creating a safe and dignified space for individuals and families navigating the challenges of cognitive decline. Her approach is deeply rooted in person-centered care. She sees beyond the diagnosis, honoring the individuality of each patient and family situation. With years of specialized experience, Dr. O’Malley leads with empathy, patience, and grace”.
-Amanda Smith, MSN, RN
“Dr. O’Malley embodies the commitment to helping older adults and their caregivers improve their lives and engage in what matters most to them”.
-Julia T. Boyle, PsyD, DBSM, ABPP
“Dr. O’Malley is an exceptionally skilled Geropsychologist who can provide a range of services including assessment, intervention, consultation, and teaching and education. Dr. O’Malley practices from a foundation of research and science providing evidence-based care to patients, caregivers, and staff working with older adults. Her dedication and commitment to the patients and families she serves is foundational to her work. She is an expert in working with interdisciplinary teams, caregiver support, psychological trauma, and trauma-informed care in outpatient, rehabilitation, palliative and hospice care, and long-term care settings. I would recommend Dr. O’Malley in a heartbeat to my own family and friends.
-Patricia Bamonti, PhD, ABPP
Geropsychologist
I am thankful to have shared some of my challenging geriatric and hospice cases over the last five years with Dr. O’Malley. She has provided excellent psychological care and has done so much more too. A moral compass, she has been a tireless advocate for her patients and their families. She has been an invaluable collaborator who navigates difficult family and team dynamics and always supports US – the interdisciplinary team. Dr. O’Malley is an outstanding clinician whom I cannot endorse any stronger: she is someone that I would trust to care for my own family.
– Jeff Kowaleski, MD, Hospice and Palliative Care Physician