Kelly Chaiken-CrooksLPC

Kelly Chaiken-Crooks is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. She supports those facing trauma, parenting strain, grief, addiction, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. Kelly also works with people dealing with mood disorders, ADHD, and life transitions such as separation or blended family challenges.

She keeps sessions straightforward and focused on the goals you bring. Early meetings focus on clarifying what you want to change and building a practical plan. Kelly uses conversational, goal-oriented work to help people notice what gets in the way and try new approaches.

Kelly draws from client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused ideas. That means she listens closely, helps you spot patterns in thoughts and behavior, and supports small, testable changes. Trauma-focused strategies are part of her background when trauma is a concern.

Her style is direct and compassionate. She aims to be honest while remaining supportive, and she adjusts methods to fit each person. Over five years of practice in outpatient and community settings shaped how she blends approaches and sets attainable steps.

Sessions begin with clear goals and a plan you both agree on. Kelly emphasizes collaboration so adjustments can be made as you progress. She works in Michigan and provides services in English.

Approaches that guide online work

Kelly uses client-centered therapy to build a trusting connection and to shape goals around each person's priorities. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting what you say, and supporting your own sense of direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to spot patterns in thoughts and behaviors and to try practical experiments that can reduce anxiety, depression, or unhelpful habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Kelly will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit your needs and preferences. Together you will set goals, track progress, and adjust techniques when something is not working as hoped.

Session formats are not specified in the provided profile, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around childcare, work, or health needs by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when helpful. It also lets people continue momentum between in-person visits when schedules change. Licensed professionals can tailor pace and homework to suit life demands so therapy becomes part of day-to-day routines rather than an added burden.