Kelly Dixon

Kelly "Ked" Dixon is an Adjunct Instructor at the Tulane School of Social Work, where she also earned her MSW in 2010 through the part-time program. She is currently a Behavioral Health Therapist at CrescentCare in New Orleans, where she helped develop the Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health program and runs the Play Therapy clinic.

Her educational background includes:

• MSW, Tulane University School of Social Work

Ked's research and practice interests center on trauma-informed and playful interventions for marginalized youth, particularly within the LGBTQIA+ community, with a focus on transgender youth. She integrates modalities such as EMDR and play therapy into gender-affirming care, emphasizing ethical practice and clinical supervision. Her work bridges clinical innovation with education and training for mental health professionals.

Ked holds several professional certifications and recognitions, including:

• Registered Play Therapist (RPT)
• Board Approved Clinical Supervisor (BACS)
• EMDRIA Certified Therapist in EMDR

She is also a consultant with the BACH Group of New Orleans, where she develops continuing education curricula on ethics for mental health professionals. While she does not have a formal list of advisees or research publications in the provided text, her role as a clinical supervisor and educator highlights her commitment to training the next generation of social workers.

Ked maintains a strong presence in both clinical and academic settings, contributing to program development, clinical supervision, and ethical training in behavioral health.