- CBT approaches
- Mindfulness techniques
- Solution-focused work
About Kelly
Kelly Chaiken-Crooks is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with five years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and related issues such as grief, addiction, and mood disorders. Kelly meets clients coming from different backgrounds and levels of concern. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps.
Kelly begins by listening and helping people clarify what they want to change. Early sessions identify priorities and a straightforward plan. She uses a mix of methods so sessions are focused on what helps in daily life.
Her approach blends Client-Centered work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused techniques. She often adds Motivational Interviewing to support change and Mindfulness practices to manage stress. These methods are used to address symptoms and to build skills for checking thoughts, improving communication, and handling strong feelings.
Kelly has experience in outpatient and community settings and has worked with youth, teenagers, adults, families, and couples. Over five years she has helped people navigate common problems such as codependency, communication breakdowns, abandonment concerns, and caregiving stress.
Practical tools and short-term plans are typical in her work, along with space to talk through painful events when needed. Clients collaborate with her to set realistic steps and clear measures of progress. She asks direct questions and offers gentle challenge to help people make the changes they choose.
How Kelly’s approaches translate to online work
Kelly often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that increase anxiety or low mood. CBT sessions tend to include clear exercises and homework that can be practiced between appointments.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening, reflecting what matters to the client, and building a working relationship that supports problem solving. Mindfulness Therapy is used to teach simple attention and breathing skills for managing stress and emotional overwhelm.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Kelly will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals and preferences, adjusting as progress is made. This makes sessions focused and practical rather than fixed on a single method.
Confirm specific online session formats before booking since the profile does not list them. Many people find that remote sessions save travel time, make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Ask about session length and any notes needed for a first appointment so scheduling fits everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Kelly help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, depression, addictions, grief, self-esteem, and related mood concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
Kelly uses a collaborative, goal-focused style that mixes Client-Centered listening with practical tools from CBT, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working in outpatient and community settings with youth, teenagers, adults, families, and couples.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
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 and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the public profile does not list specific formats.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.