Therapist profile
Kelly Chaiken-Crooks, LPC
Michigan
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Michigan / 6401017925
- NPI1891237723
- Experience5 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMichigan
About
- CBT
- Mindfulness
- Solution-focused
About Kelly
Kelly Chaiken-Crooks is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan with five years of experience. She works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, addictions, parenting concerns, and ADHD. Kelly also addresses grief, intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem, bipolar mood issues, and the strains that come with life changes and caregiver fatigue.
She uses straightforward conversations to help clients clarify goals and decide what to change. Early sessions focus on understanding the problem and setting practical targets. Kelly favors collaboration - she will discuss options and adjust the plan as progress is assessed.
Kelly draws on several approaches to shape those conversations, including Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. These tools are used to help with symptoms, coping skills, and decision-making rather than to promise a fixed outcome.
In typical sessions she will combine goal-focused work with skill practice and short-term strategies. Clients can expect direct feedback and clear suggestions aimed at small, manageable changes. The therapist notes when different methods may fit better and will explain why she recommends them.
Her background includes work in outpatient and community settings. That experience informs a practical, problem-solving approach to common life strains such as family conflict, communication problems, abandonment issues, adoption and foster care concerns, codependency, infidelity, and blended family dynamics.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Kelly commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the client, helping the person set priorities and make decisions. CBT helps identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns, then practices different responses and skills to change behavior and mood.She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and grounding practices that reduce reactivity and help with anger and anxiety. Mindfulness can be short exercises done in-session and as home practice to notice triggers and pause before reacting.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. She will discuss goals, preferences, and what has worked or not worked for you before recommending methods. That discussion helps decide which techniques to try and how to pace sessions.
Specific session formats are not listed in her profile, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a work break, avoid travel time, or use shorter check-ins when schedules are busy. They also let clients practice skills in their everyday setting while getting live coaching from a licensed professional.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports adults dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship troubles, trauma and abuse, addictions, parenting issues, grief, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her style in sessions?
Her style is collaborative and direct. Early sessions clarify goals and she offers practical suggestions and feedback.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working in outpatient and community settings with a range of problems and populations.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the profile.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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