
Kelly Chaiken-Crooks
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
About Kelly
Hello. My name is Kelly and I am a compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor and I am a Counseling Supervisor with over 5 years of experience working with youth, teenagers, adults, families, and couples in both outpatient and community settings. I strive to foster a trusting, non-judgmental and safe environment for my clients so they can increase their awareness and achieve their most optimal growth. My therapeutic approach varies for each individual as we are all unique and may experience different obstacles or challenges as we work to achieve resolution. We will work together during the beginning sessions to gain understanding and clarification of your personal goals and needs and develop a plan to make the changes you choose and desire.
My approach to counseling is an eclectic blend of Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I am also trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I understand that counseling is not a one-size-fits-all, so collaboration is essential in developing a treatment plan that is suitable for your goals and emotional growth. I want to work with you and make adjustments that are designed to help you achieve your goals and growth potential.
You have already begun the work to achieving your goals by seeking counseling. Everyone needs a form of support in the journey of life. I will be honest with you as well as supportive, and confidential. I believe in telling a person what they need to hear, even when it is not always what that person wants to hear to achieve goals. I look forward to meeting with you to develop strategies that will support you on your journey.
What Kelly helps with
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Mood disorders
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How Kelly works
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Kelly is wonderful to talk to. She's very caring and calming. Within minutes of the first time we spoke I felt at ease.”
- “Kelly has worked with us to help strengthen our marriage and communication. We're incredibly busy family of teens in sports and we have little time for us. She's helped us see that we are both partners in our marriage, that one person can't carry the whole relationship. It's an ongoing process for us, but we're making progress. The mind shift for us, which Kelly has probably had the most influence on, helps us see we each own the responsibility of focusing on us, not just blaming the other for not being committed.”
- “The best therapist my daughter has had. Love her”
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- “She really connects well with my daughter and she feels she asks the right questions to help her talk about things. Best therapist she has had so far.”
- “I’m really looking forward to our next session. I feel lucky to have therapist that knows exactly what’s going on! She is GREAT!!”
- “Kelly is awesome. I felt comfortable with her within minutes of talking the first time and was excited for her to work with my daughter.”
- “Our initial session with Kelly was excellent. Both Mylei and I commented to each other that she was already more helpful than any other therapist in the past!”
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