- Years in practice
- 5
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Michigan
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Kelly
Kelly Chaiken-Crooks is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, relationship struggles, and grief. She supports clients dealing with trauma, addictions, ADHD, and the emotional fallout of life changes. Kelly uses a straightforward, caring style to help people clarify goals and find practical steps forward.
She focuses on building a trusting, non-judgmental space so people can speak openly. Early sessions center on understanding what matters most and setting clear, achievable goals.
Background and approach
Sessions emphasize collaboration so plans match each person’s needs and life situation. Kelly draws from approaches that include solution-focused work, motivational interviewing, and cognitive behavioral strategies. She helps clients identify unhelpful thoughts, try small behavior changes, and use motivation to move toward desired changes.
Mindfulness ideas and trauma-informed practices also shape her work when appropriate. Her style is direct but compassionate. She aims to be honest while remaining supportive, offering feedback that helps people move forward.
That might mean practicing new communication skills, trying coping techniques, or shifting daily routines to reduce stress. Kelly has five years of clinical experience and practices in Michigan as an LPC. She offers sessions that fit around busy schedules and supports parents looking for tools to manage family and parenting stress.
Her goal is to help each person leave therapy with concrete strategies they can use in everyday life.
What Kelly works with
Everything Kelly lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Kelly helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Mood disorders
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Kelly lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Kelly often uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, non-judgmental space where people lead the conversation and define their goals. This approach helps when someone needs to be heard and wants support in finding their own solutions.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. CBT is useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and stress because it focuses on concrete strategies you can practice between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client review needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit. Adjustments are made as progress is tracked so the plan stays practical and relevant.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for brief check-ins. Live chat and text messaging offer a flexible way to share thoughts between scheduled sessions or fit support into a busy day. These options make it simpler to schedule therapy around work, school, and family life.
Questions people ask about Kelly
What concerns does Kelly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting issues, relationship struggles, trauma and related challenges such as grief, anger, ADHD, and addictions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and direct. Sessions focus on clear goals, practical steps, and honest feedback delivered with compassion.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Kelly has five years of clinical experience working in outpatient and community settings assisting people with emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and she practices in Michigan.
Which languages are offered and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently seeing international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are fees and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin work with Kelly?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to available times.
More therapists for parents in Michigan
All in Michigan
Natasha Wagner
LPC, LCPC
Michigan 20 years in practice
Supportive counselor for parents and adults
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship
Krystal Smith
LMSW
Michigan 11 years in practice
Supportive LMSW helping parents and adults
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship
- Family
Crystal Pasciak
LPC
Michigan 7 years in practice
Helping parents handle stress and parenting challenges
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship
- Self esteem