Kelly Peters, LCPC
Licensed counselor with 35 years experience
- Addictions and trauma
- Grief and transitions
- Couples and family work
About Kelly Peters
Kelly Peters, LCPC, is a licensed clinical professional counselor with over 35 years of experience providing therapy to individuals, couples, families, and groups. As an LCPC she holds a professional counseling license that reflects advanced clinical training and long standing practice in the field. Her work has addressed a wide range of concerns including depression, grief and loss, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, addiction and codependency, family and relationship issues, LGBT matters, and life transitions.
Her post graduate experience includes work in career development, employee assistance program services, crisis intervention, and critical incident debriefing. She has also completed certificates in Internal Family Systems, PAIRS, PEERS, addictions, spiritual psychology, and breathwork, which inform a broad and integrative toolkit for working with complex situations and transitions.
Kelly’s therapeutic style is warm, respectful, and collaborative. She draws from cognitive-behavioral approaches, acceptance and commitment therapy, humanistic traditions, and family systems perspectives to tailor dialogue and treatment plans to each person or family. Her goal is to help people empower themselves to grow, change, heal, and improve their lives while responding to the unique needs and goals each client brings.
Her post graduate experience includes work in career development, employee assistance program services, crisis intervention, and critical incident debriefing. She has also completed certificates in Internal Family Systems, PAIRS, PEERS, addictions, spiritual psychology, and breathwork, which inform a broad and integrative toolkit for working with complex situations and transitions.
Kelly’s therapeutic style is warm, respectful, and collaborative. She draws from cognitive-behavioral approaches, acceptance and commitment therapy, humanistic traditions, and family systems perspectives to tailor dialogue and treatment plans to each person or family. Her goal is to help people empower themselves to grow, change, heal, and improve their lives while responding to the unique needs and goals each client brings.
Areas of Expertise
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 clinical experience.
Is Kelly Peters a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCPC. License details: IL LCPC 180.002099.
In which languages does Kelly Peters provide therapy?
Kelly Peters provides therapy in English.
Where is Kelly Peters located?
Kelly Peters is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Kelly Peters as my therapist?
You can work with Kelly Peters through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Kelly Peters work with international clients?
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 your 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 with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. It is useful for stress, anxiety, life changes, and patterns that hold people back from meaningful goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning, often used for depression, anxiety, and coping skills. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and supports the client’s own capacity for growth and self-understanding.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kelly works collaboratively with clients to explore which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve.
Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility and easier access to regular care. These options can make scheduling simpler, allow support from home or other convenient locations, and enable different ways of communicating so clients can choose what feels most comfortable for them.