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Kelly Peters, LCPC

Experienced LCPC specializing in trauma and addiction
  • 35 years experience
  • Trauma and addiction care
  • Individuals couples families

About Kelly Peters

Kelly Peters is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with more than 35 years of experience providing counseling to individuals, couples, families, and groups. Based in Illinois, she has worked with a wide range of concerns including depression, grief and loss, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, addiction, codependency, family and relationship issues, LGBT matters, and life transitions.

Her background also includes career development, employee assistance program (EAP) services, crisis intervention, and critical incident debriefing. Postgraduate training includes certificates in Internal Family Systems, PAIRS, PEERS, addictions, spiritual psychology, and breathwork, which inform a versatile and integrative practice.

Peters emphasizes a warm, respectful, and collaborative style that supports clients as they pursue growth, change, and healing. Her approach blends cognitive-behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment therapy, humanistic principles, and family systems thinking. She adapts conversations and treatment plans to address each person or family member's specific needs and goals.

Kelly values the courage it takes to seek a more fulfilling life and describes her role as a partner in the therapeutic process, offering guidance and support tailored to each individual situation.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also Specializes In

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy 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 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Kelly Peters have?

Kelly Peters has 35 years of professional experience in counseling and psychotherapy.

Is Kelly Peters a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). Her license details are IL LCPC 180.002099.

In which languages does Kelly Peters provide therapy?

Counseling is provided in English.

Where is Kelly Peters located?

Kelly Peters is located in Illinois.

How can I work with Kelly Peters as my therapist?

The available modalities include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. However, Kelly Peters is not currently accepting new clients.

Does Kelly Peters work with international clients?

No. Kelly Peters does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Kelly Peters cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward: click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule a first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging. Note that availability with a specific therapist may vary, and Kelly Peters is not currently accepting new clients.

Can Online Therapy Meet One's Needs?

Many people wonder whether connecting remotely with a therapist can produce meaningful results. For many common concerns - such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life changes - evidence indicates that online therapy can be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.

One of the primary benefits is flexibility. Clients may choose the format that fits their schedule and comfort level - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - which can make it easier to maintain continuity of care amid busy lives.

Licensed professionals offer a range of therapeutic approaches through remote sessions, and clients may change therapists if they prefer a different fit. For people balancing work, family, mobility limitations, or geographic constraints, remote therapy can expand access to skilled therapists and support ongoing progress.

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