Kristilee (Kristi) Cappaert, LCSW, LISW

Kristilee (Kristi) Cappaert is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois and a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in Iowa with five years of counseling experience across both states. She has supported people facing a range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, marital difficulties, life-balance challenges, and job-related stress. Her clinical work has spanned multiple populations - children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families - reflecting experience with diverse age groups and relationship dynamics.

Kristi draws from a variety of evidence-informed techniques to tailor care to each person. Her approach includes Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Reality-Based methods, Person-Centered strategies, and Mindfulness practices. She aims to empower clients to move toward the life they want by helping them identify patterns in behaviors, beliefs, and automatic thoughts and by selecting interventions that fit their needs.

Recognizing that beginning therapy can feel intimidating, Kristi places importance on creating a safe and respectful therapeutic space where vulnerability is honored. Her focus is on collaboration - assessing what works best as a relationship develops and adjusting methods accordingly. She values practical, client-centered work that targets meaningful change while honoring each person's unique circumstances.