Your Partner in Healing and Growth

About Us

A Practice Built for Whole-Person Healing

Founded in 2020, Tella Psychology was created to provide a practice where clients’ full range of needs—mental, emotional, and physical—are seen and supported. Dr. Jessica Klement launched Tella Psychology after years of experience in an academic medical center, where she valued the integrative care model. In her work, she saw firsthand how challenges like chronic pain, sleep issues, and medical conditions often influence mental health—but are rarely addressed together in community-based therapy.

At the same time, limitations imposed by managed care in medical settings often leads to brief sessions and restricted availability, making it difficult for clients to receive the depth of support they may need. Tella Psychology was founded to bridge both gaps—offering whole-person support that is comprehensive and client-centered, with the flexibility to provide personalized care that isn’t constrained by insurance requirements or time limitations of traditional medical settings.

As the practice has grown, Dr. Klement became increasingly passionate about trauma-informed care—not just as a philosophy, but as a daily practice. This came from real-life experiences with clients who described feeling dismissed, misunderstood, or even re-traumatized in previous therapy or medical settings. A trauma-informed approach doesn’t just recognize that someone might have trauma in their history—it actively works to create a space where consent, choice, and trust are prioritized at every step. At Tella Psychology, this means we don’t rush. We don’t assume. And we don’t treat your symptoms in isolation from your story. This all supports our goal of helping you develop insight, build healthier relationships, and reconnect with yourself—mind, body, and spirit.

Our Mission & Values

At Tella Psychology, our mission is to provide science-backed, whole-person mental health care. We believe in therapy that is effective, empowering, and accessible—helping you create meaningful change in a way that feels right for you.

Our Core Values

✅ Compassion & Collaboration – You are the expert on yourself. We provide a supportive, non-judgmental space where healing happens at your pace.

✅ Trauma-Informed & Whole-Person Care – We recognize how past experiences shape your thoughts, behaviors, and relationships. Our approach integrates the mind and body to promote deep, lasting well-being.

✅ Science-Backed & Results-Driven – Therapy should be both meaningful and effective. We use evidence-based practices and track progress to ensure your treatment aligns with your goals.

✅ Inclusivity & Cultural Humility – Everyone deserves affirming, respectful care. We are committed to serving individuals of all cultures, races, religions, sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

✅ Advocacy, Access & Education – We are committed to expanding access to high-quality, trauma-informed care by dedicating time to sliding-scale clients, training and mentoring future therapists, and contributing to the evidence base in private practice through research and speaking engagements.