Kelly Chaiken-Crooks , LPC

Kelly Chaiken-Crooks is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Counseling Supervisor with five years of clinical experience supporting youth, teenagers, adults, families, and couples in both outpatient and community settings. She creates a warm, nonjudgmental space where people can increase self-awareness and work toward meaningful change, tailoring treatment to each person’s unique circumstances and goals.

Kelly emphasizes collaboration during the early sessions to clarify priorities and co-create a practical plan for progress. Her style blends Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and she has additional training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address trauma-related concerns. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion while offering direct, honest feedback designed to support growth.

Working with Kelly means engaging in an individualized process where flexibility and adjustment are part of care. She partners with clients to develop strategies that fit their lives and helps them take steps toward the changes they choose. As a supervisor and practitioner, she brings both clinical experience and a commitment to helping others reach their goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Kelly Chaiken-Crooks uses evidence-informed methods to help clients make tangible changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and mood-related concerns. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, guiding approach that helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen their own motivation for change, often useful for addictions, life transitions, and readiness to act. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes practical steps and small, achievable goals to build momentum and address specific problems like relationship conflicts or parenting challenges.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kelly will work with each person to understand their needs, preferences, and goals, and then adapt techniques from these approaches to find the best fit. Adjustments are made over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with Kelly is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professional support from home or work, accommodate busy routines, and keep therapy consistent during life changes.