- Collaborative planning
- Practical tools
- Trauma-aware care
About Kelly
Kelly Chaiken-Crooks is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people handle stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, relationship challenges, trauma, and issues related to adoption and foster care. She brings five years of clinical experience and aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can clarify what matters to them and take practical steps forward.
Kelly meets each person where they are and builds goals together in the first sessions. She listens for what is getting in the way and then chooses methods that match the client’s needs. Sessions focus on clear, achievable changes rather than long lists of problems.
Her practice draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused techniques, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness-based work. That mix lets her support mood difficulties, coping with life changes, addictive behaviors, and grief with tools that are simple to use between sessions.
Kelly has experience in outpatient and community settings and has worked with teenagers, adults, and others across a range of concerns. She describes herself as direct and compassionate, offering honest feedback alongside practical strategies. The goal is steady progress toward the client’s goals.
People who choose Kelly can expect collaborative planning, straightforward talk, and a focus on skills that fit daily life. She asks questions, listens carefully, and adjusts the approach as clients change and grow.
How her approaches translate to online work
Kelly often uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Client-Centered Therapy means she focuses on the person’s priorities, listens closely, and supports choices rather than imposing solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect, and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is a shared process. She will talk with each client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan as progress is made. That collaboration helps clients feel involved and keeps work focused on practical results.
If you are considering online therapy, check the session formats available before booking so you know how you can meet. Online work can make scheduling easier, help fit sessions into a busy week, and allow short check-ins when a full session isn’t needed. Talk with the therapist about what will fit your routine and goals so sessions support real changes in daily life.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Kelly focus on?
Kelly supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, grief, addictions, and concerns related to adoption and foster care.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and direct. She listens without judgment, helps set clear goals, and uses practical strategies tailored to each person.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has five years of experience working in outpatient and community settings with teenagers and adults on a range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
Kelly holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and she practices in Michigan.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available for scheduling.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.