KALEY FURNER, SWT, CHW

Kaley Furner (pronouns: she/her) is a social work trainee and community health worker who works with children, teens, adults, couples, and families. Her specialty interests include: addiction, anxiety, depression, parenting issues, relationship issues, re-entry to society, pre-pregnancy and postpartum. She addresses each client with empathy and acceptance and utilizes evidence-based treatment approaches specific to their needs.

Kaley earned a bachelor’s degree in family and personal communication from Hiram College. She is currently enrolled in a master’s degree in social work at the University of Capella. Kaley enjoys learning and continues to grow her knowledge in the field of social work.

Prior to private practice, Kaley worked with diverse clients in hospitals, schools, correctional facilities, and in the community. Over the last 15 years, she has had many unique opportunities – working in pharmacies, supporting pregnant women, helping those with substance use issues, and bridging gaps of connection between schools and families.

Beyond her clinical work, Kaley serves as a behavioral health community partner. She is a licensed community health worker with the Ohio Board of Nursing and has held her pharmacy technician certification since 2010.

Kaley’s approach to counseling is empathetic, non-judgmental, and person centered. She is passionate about uncovering each client’s inner strengths and desires. Kaley wants to make sure that clients’ basic needs are met by providing resources to aid the client’s ability to help their whole self. She utilizes creative and research-driven methods such as motivational interviewing, contextual interviewing, and Gestalt methods.

Her strengths include: empathy, love of learning, social intelligence, openness, creativity, and active listening.