Dr. Tori Kelley was born in the
United States but spent many of her early years in Italy while
her father served in the United States Air Force. During this
time she learned fluent Italian, attended Italian schools and
hosted an Italian TV show. After returning to the United States,
she attended
Appalachian State University, in Boone, North Carolina,
where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. She
then went on to complete a Master of Science degree in Mental
Health Counseling from
Stetson
University in Deland, Florida. Tori completed many study
abroad experiences in Europe, Australia, and China where she
studied many cultures and languages. After college, she worked
in private practice in Deland and Altamonte Springs. Tori has
since earned her Doctorate from
Barry University,
based in Miami, Florida, with a specialization in Marriage and
Family Therapy. After many travels, Tori has adopted Clermont,
Florida as her hometown, where she founded Central Florida
Mental Health. Inc. Tori is currently serving on the Foundation
Board of Directors at
Lifestream
Behavioral Health. You can find Tori’s advice column,
Talking with Tori, every Friday in the
Southlake Press and every Sunday in the Daily Living Section
of the Daily Commercial, where anonymous questions are
submitted and answered.
