Therapist profile
Kelly Chaiken-Crooks, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- CBT and mindfulness
About Kelly
Kelly Chaiken-Crooks is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, addiction concerns, mood issues, and related family matters. Kelly also lists focus areas that include adoption and foster care questions, blended family issues, and codependency.
Her style is collaborative and direct. Early sessions focus on clarifying goals and practical steps. She helps people identify patterns that make life harder and then tests small changes to see what works.
Kelly draws from client-centered work to prioritize the person in the room. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thinking and behavior. Motivational interviewing helps people find their own reasons for change, and solution-focused methods narrow in on realistic next steps.
When trauma is part of the picture, Kelly brings trauma-focused ideas into the work and moves at a pace that fits the person. Sessions balance talking through painful events with building coping skills for day-to-day life.
People who contact her can expect a straightforward approach. She will outline practical options, suggest things to try between sessions, and check what helped. The emphasis stays on concrete goals and manageable steps that fit family life and other responsibilities.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the person. Online sessions can keep that conversational tone while organizing goals and decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and then practices new responses. Delivered remotely, CBT still uses worksheets, thought records, and homework to change everyday patterns. Motivational Interviewing helps people name their own reasons to change and resolve mixed feelings; it fits brief check-ins as well as longer sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kelly collaborates with each person to decide which methods to emphasize based on their goals, home life, and how they respond in early sessions. She will suggest a plan and adjust it if something feels off or unhelpful.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people appreciate online work because it can fit into busy days, allow shorter check-ins, or remove travel time. Talk with her about what schedule and session length will fit your routine and current responsibilities.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting concerns does she address?
She lists parenting, family problems, blended family issues, adoption and foster care concerns, and caregiver stress among her focus areas.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, direct style that clarifies goals and tests small changes. Her work mixes client-centered conversation with practical techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kelly has five years of experience working in outpatient and community settings with a range of ages and presenting concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking; the biography does not specify formats.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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