Kelly Peters
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About
Kelly Peters is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois with more than 35 years of experience providing therapy to individuals, couples, families, and groups. She has supported people facing depression, grief and loss, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, addiction, codependency, family and relationship conflicts, LGBT concerns, and major life transitions.
Her professional background also encompasses career development, employee assistance program (EAP) services, crisis intervention, and critical incident debriefing. Postgraduate training has led to certificates in Internal Family Systems, PAIRS, PEERS, addictions, spiritual psychology, and breathwork.
Kelly takes a warm, respectful, and collaborative approach aimed at helping people empower themselves to grow, change, heal, and improve their lives. Her clinical work integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment therapy, humanistic perspectives, and family systems ideas, with dialogue and treatment plans tailored to each person’s unique needs.
Kelly holds a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor license in Illinois (IL LCPC 180.002099). It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life, and Kelly is ready to take that first step alongside clients who are prepared to begin.
- Location:
- Illinois, United States
- Years Experience:
- 35
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Addictions, Coping with life changes, Grief, Self esteem, Trauma and abuse
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Anger, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic illness, Chronic pain, Coaching, Codependency, Communication problems, Compassion fatigue, Compulsion, Control issues, Depression, Disability, Divorce, Family, Family of origin issues, First responder issues, Gambling, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intimacy-related issues, Isolation / loneliness, LGBT, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Obsession, OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Parenting, Porn, Post-traumatic stress, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy, Prejudice and discrimination, Relationship, Relationship, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Separation, Sexual trauma, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Stress, Anxiety, Traumatic brain injury, Trichotillomania, Veterans, Visually impaired, Women’s issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Imago Relationship Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: IL LCPC 180.002099
- NPI Number: 1588732408
- License: LCPC (Illinois) #180.002099 exp 2027-03-31
Is Online Therapy the Right Fit for Your Needs?
Many people question whether virtual therapy can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and navigating life changes, online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.
Another key advantage is flexibility - clients can choose the format that feels most comfortable, whether that is a video appointment, a phone session, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility often makes it easier to integrate therapy into a busy routine.
Therapists offering online care are licensed professionals, and clients may switch to a different therapist at any time if they want a different fit.
How much experience does Kelly Peters have?
Kelly Peters has 35 years of experience in providing therapy services.
Is Kelly Peters a licensed therapist?
Yes, Kelly Peters is a licensed therapist; she holds a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor credential in Illinois (IL LCPC 180.002099).
In which languages does Kelly Peters provide therapy?
Kelly Peters provides therapy in English.
Where is Kelly Peters located?
Kelly Peters is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Kelly Peters as my therapist?
You can work with Kelly Peters through Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.
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, just click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with Kelly Peters is straightforward. Click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with her. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.