Professional Bio
Dr. Alex Kelman brings a collaborative, evidence-based, data-driven approach to consulting, clinical supervision, and therapy. Across all domains, he emphasizes academic rigor, collaboration, and curiosity to help organizations, supervisees, and clients navigate complex systemic and psychological challenges.
Whether in consultation, supervision, or therapy, his approach is anchored in clinical science, evidence, and honest, respectful relationship.
Outside of his professional life, Dr. Kelman is an avid yogi and certified yoga instructor and has practiced for over twenty one years. He also enjoys spending time outdoors and exploring new places with his partner and their two dogs.
Dr. Kelman is an Associate Clinical Professor in the UCLA Department of Psychology, Attending Psychologist in the UCLA Division of Population Behavioral Health, Science Advisor at Canopie, and former Vice President, Clinical Development and Head of Therapies at Cybin (now Helus Pharma).
Dr. Kelman completed his undergraduate education at the University of Virginia (2003-2007), his master's and PhD at Palo Alto University (2011-2016), and his postdoctoral fellowship at USC UCEDD/Children's Hospital Los Angeles (2016-2018). During his postdoctoral fellowship, Dr. Kelman was also a fellow in the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) program (2016-2018).
He currently serves on the NextGen Leadership Council of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee.
