- Goal focused
- Collaborative
- Practical tools
About Kelly
Kelly Chaiken-Crooks is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and codependency concerns. She works with adults on mood disorders, parenting challenges, addiction issues, and intimacy-related problems. Kelly aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients can clarify goals and start making change.
Kelly draws on a mix of practical methods rather than a single approach. Early sessions focus on understanding what matters most to the client and building a plan that fits their life. She uses clear, direct feedback alongside supportive listening to move people toward their goals.
Her work commonly blends Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. That combination lets her address patterns of thinking, small practical steps, and present-moment awareness as needed. She also has experience with trauma-focused work in outpatient and community settings.
Kelly has five years of clinical experience and brings a collaborative style to each meeting. She partners with clients to refine strategies and make adjustments when something isn’t working. The emphasis is on realistic steps clients can try between sessions.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation, goal-focused planning, and skills practice. Kelly sees therapy as a team effort and aims to be honest and compassionate while helping people develop tools for coping and growth.
How these approaches work in online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person's experience and responding with empathy. It helps when someone needs a listening space to sort out feelings and decide next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and introduces practical exercises to change unhelpful habits. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, and relationship patterns.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, needs, and preferences and then recommend methods to try. That choice is collaborative and can change as progress is made. Clients and the therapist check in regularly to see what helps and what needs adjusting.
Confirm session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific online options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for different ways of meeting that match energy and schedule. Some formats may be shorter check-ins or phone conversations that require less bandwidth, which can help when someone has limited time or needs a simpler option. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and mindfulness practices to work over distance so clients can use tools in everyday life.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counselor address?
Kelly works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, depression, grief, addiction issues, codependency, and related mood or parenting challenges.
How would you describe the therapeutic style here?
The approach is collaborative and direct. Sessions combine listening with practical steps and clear feedback to help clients meet their goals.
What experience does the counselor have?
Kelly has five years of experience in outpatient and community settings working with individuals, teenagers, and adults on a range of concerns.
What credential and region should I know about?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted for online work?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist’s availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.