About Me
Welcome—I’m glad you’re here.
I have dedicated my career to training, educating, and supporting older adults and their care partners, in order to promote health and well-being across the lifespan.
My extensive expertise includes behavioral interventions for dementia-related behaviors, family caregiver psychotherapy and intervention, comprehensive training for nursing home staff, trauma-informed care, and implementation of Federal policies supporting family caregivers.
I am committed to supporting individuals, their loved ones, and facilities in embracing a path of healthy aging.
My experience also extends to hospice and palliative care and addressing late-life and end-of-life post-traumatic stress disorder. I am a recognized leader in trauma-informed care (TIC) in long-term care settings, with a strong record of peer-reviewed publications in this area.
I have successfully guided facilities in achieving recognition with the Long-Term Care Equality Index, the national benchmark for LGBTQ+ inclusive senior housing and long-term care communities.
Building on my valuable experience in long-term care and sub-acute rehabilitation settings within the Department of Veterans Affairs, I am eager to share my expertise with my local community.
My approach is collaborative, practical, and grounded in evidence-based practices. Whether you are facing a major life change, caring for a loved one, or seeking tools to live with greater balance and purpose, I offer a safe and supportive space to explore your goals and challenges.
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