Kelly Peters, LCPC - Therapist in Illinois

Addictions
Grief work
Emotion-focused methods

About Kelly

Kelly Peters is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 35 years of experience. She works with people facing depression, grief, anxiety, addiction, relationship struggles, and life transitions. She also supports those dealing with trauma and PTSD and people from LGBT communities.

Peters uses straightforward conversation and practical strategies in sessions. She combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) with cognitive-behavioral ideas and acceptance-based work. Sessions often focus on identifying emotions, understanding relationship patterns, and learning skills to manage distress.

Her background includes work in career development, employee assistance programs, crisis intervention, and critical incident debriefing. Postgraduate certificates listed in the original biography include Internal Family Systems, PAIRS, PEERS, addictions, spiritual psychology, and breathwork. These inform her perspective without defining a single method.

In practice she describes the work as collaborative. Clients can expect direct conversation about thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Practical tools from CBT and DBT are used when helpful, alongside approaches that attend to emotions and relationships.

Peters has supported people in individual, couple, family, and group settings over her career. Before booking, people should confirm current session formats and scheduling through the site. She conducts sessions in English and practices in Illinois.

How Kelly integrates EFT and skills work in remote sessions

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at the emotional patterns that shape close relationships and individual reactions. It helps people name hard-to-reach feelings and see how those feelings affect connection and behavior. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical ways to notice thoughts and choose actions that match personal values when emotions are difficult to manage. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and practicing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, depression, or stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those aims. That process is collaborative and can shift over time based on what helps most.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Phone-only or lower-bandwidth options can be useful when video would be difficult, while longer video sessions let the therapist and client observe emotional cues. Practical scheduling and format choices are discussed when arranging the first appointment.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsTrauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Coping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, Anxiety LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependency Communication problems Control issues Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelity Isolation / loneliness Midlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacks Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

35+ years

Listed in

Illinois

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, trauma and relationship issues among other concerns listed in her profile.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and conversational, using Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside CBT and acceptance-based work.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 35 years of clinical experience working in a variety of settings.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She holds the LCPC credential and practices in Illinois.

Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.

What session formats are available?

Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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