- Client-centered work
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Motivational interviewing
About Kelly
Kelly Chaiken-Crooks is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan with five years of experience. She focuses on common early-adulthood stresses such as anxiety, relationship struggles, depression, identity and life changes, and issues like ADHD, grief, and family conflict. She also addresses trauma, addiction, intimacy concerns, and stress linked to parenting and caregiving.
Kelly keeps sessions straightforward and goal-focused. She begins by helping people clarify what matters most to them. Together they set clear goals and practical steps to test between-session changes. Her style combines talking through current problems with exercises you can use on your own time.
Her work draws on client-centered conversations that center the person’s priorities. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and try small behavioral experiments. Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about change.
Kelly has experience in outpatient and community settings, where she has supported people across a range of life stages. That background informs a practical approach to real-world problems like work stress, relationship arguments, and adjusting after big life transitions. She aims to be direct and honest while collaborating on a plan.
People who meet with Kelly can expect clear goals, concrete strategies, and regular check-ins on progress. She encourages openness about what’s working and what isn’t, and adjusts plans if needed. If you want a straightforward counselor who emphasizes practical steps, she may be a good match.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Client-centered work focuses on the person’s priorities and values. In practice this means the therapist listens, reflects what matters to you, and helps shape goals that feel relevant to your everyday life. It is useful for relationship concerns, identity questions, and deciding next steps when you feel stuck.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and tests small changes. It involves identifying patterns of thinking that cause distress and trying out different behaviors to see what helps. This approach can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and managing mood swings.
Motivational interviewing is a collaborative way to address mixed feelings about change. The therapist helps you weigh pros and cons, build motivation, and choose doable steps. It is often used when someone is uncertain about making a change or needs support sticking with new habits.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Kelly will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and decide together which methods to try. That collaborative process makes adjustments based on what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around classes, jobs, and busy schedules. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, reduce travel time, and make it simpler to continue care during life transitions.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, parenting and caregiver stress, addiction concerns, ADHD, grief, and related mood and family problems.
How would she approach my issues?
Her style blends client-centered conversation with practical methods. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused ideas to set goals and try small experiments between sessions.
What is her clinical background?
She has five years of experience working in outpatient and community settings supporting people facing a wide range of life challenges and transitions.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Michigan.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can someone outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to start.
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