LCPC

Kelly Peters , LCPC

Therapist in Illinois

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About Kelly

Kelly Peters is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with more than 35 years of experience offering counseling to individuals, couples, families, and groups. She draws on decades of practice to support people facing a wide range of challenges and life transitions.

Her clinical work includes treatment for depression, grief and loss, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, addiction, and codependency, along with family and relationship concerns and issues affecting LGBT clients. In addition to direct counseling, Kelly has experience in career development, employee assistance programs, crisis intervention, and critical incident debriefing. Her postgraduate training encompasses certificates in Internal Family Systems, PAIRS, PEERS, addictions, spiritual psychology, and breathwork.

Kelly approaches therapy with a warm, respectful, and collaborative manner, aiming to empower clients to grow, change, heal, and improve their lives. Her method integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment therapy, humanistic perspectives, and family systems concepts, with treatment plans tailored to each person’s unique needs and goals.

Recognizing the courage it takes to begin therapy, Kelly offers supportive partnership for those ready to take steps toward a more fulfilling and satisfying life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Kelly Peters integrates several evidence-based approaches into her online practice to address a variety of concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and take action toward a meaningful life; it is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce distress and improve functioning, useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration, creating a supportive space for clients to explore emotions and build self-understanding.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kelly works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions over time based on what proves most effective for the individual.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility and accessibility, allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life changes, manage ongoing challenges from home, and access licensed professionals and therapists from a distance.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Kelly Peters have?

Kelly Peters has 35 years of clinical experience providing counseling to individuals, couples, families, and groups.

Is Kelly Peters a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. Her license details are IL LCPC 180.002099.

In which languages does Kelly Peters provide therapy?

Counseling is offered in English.

Where is Kelly Peters located?

Kelly Peters is located in Illinois.

How can I work with Kelly Peters as my therapist?

Clients can work with Kelly Peters through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Kelly Peters work with international clients?

Kelly Peters does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Kelly Peters cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with Kelly Peters is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

35+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English

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