Kelly Chaiken-Crooks

LPC

Michigan

Supportive counselor focused on practical progress

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At a glance

Credentials

LPC

License

LPC, Michigan / 6401017925

NPI

1891237723

Experience

5 years

Languages

English

Location

Michigan

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Goal oriented
   • Collaborative
   • Direct and compassionate

   About Kelly

   Kelly Chaiken-Crooks is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, parenting struggles, addiction concerns, and issues around identity and intimacy. Kelly focuses on practical progress and clear goals, working with each person to define what matters most to them.

   Kelly uses a mix of approaches to meet people where they are. Early sessions focus on understanding goals and making a simple plan to move forward. She draws on Motivational Interviewing to support change, Client-Centered Therapy to center the person's perspective, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

   Her background includes five years of clinical work in outpatient and community settings. That experience includes supporting youth, teenagers, adults, families, and couples through everyday struggles and transitions. She aims to be direct when needed and supportive at every step so people can make steady progress.

   Kelly pays attention to practical coping skills for things like anger, mood disorders, grief, and compassion fatigue. She also helps people navigate complex family situations such as adoption and foster care, blended family issues, divorce and separation, and communication problems. Work often focuses on developing skills that fit into day-to-day life.

   Sessions begin with clear goal-setting and regular check-ins. Kelly emphasizes collaboration and adjusts the plan as needed to reflect each person’s progress and preferences.

2. How therapeutic approaches guide online work

   Kelly commonly uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and build motivation. This approach is useful when someone feels stuck or uncertain about making changes.
   
   She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening and understanding each person's perspective. That approach helps people feel heard while they clarify goals and priorities.
   
   Kelly employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. CBT often helps with anxiety, mood challenges, and everyday coping skills.
   
   Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. From there they decide which methods to prioritize and adjust as progress is made.
   
   The practical benefits of online therapy can include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy day. It can reduce travel time and make it simpler to keep regular appointments. Because session formats were not specified in the original biography, confirm current online session options before booking to make sure they fit your needs.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

   Also works with

   AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

   Additional focus areas

   AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily problemsGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMood disordersPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   5+ years

   Listed in

   Michigan

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does Kelly help with?

   She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, addictions, grief, and mood concerns including bipolar disorder.

   How would you describe her therapeutic style?

   Kelly combines practical problem-solving with a supportive stance. She aims to be direct when needed and works collaboratively to set achievable goals.

   What is her clinical background?

   Kelly has five years of experience working in outpatient and community settings with youth, teenagers, adults, families, and couples.

   What credentials and location are listed?

   She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Michigan.

   Which languages are sessions offered in?

   Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

   What session formats are available?

   The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.

   How are fees and payment arranged?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   How do I begin working with her?

   Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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