Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Caryn Kelley, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - stress and mood concerns
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149003207
- NPI
- 1154763589
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Caryn supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
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- CBT techniques
- Client-centered work
- DBT skills
About Caryn
Caryn Kelley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with 10 years of clinical experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, parenting concerns, addictions, sleep problems, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
Kelley listens to each person's story and starts by learning strengths and everyday stresses. She uses straightforward conversation and practical strategies so people can make clearer decisions. Sessions can include talking through feelings, practicing new ways of thinking, and learning skills to manage moods and impulses.
Her work draws on client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavior strategies. That means she pays attention to what the person says matters most, looks for patterns in thoughts and behaviors, and teaches concrete skills for handling intense emotions. Mindfulness and emotionally focused ideas are also part of her approach when they fit a client’s needs.
She has experience supporting people with complex health concerns, caregiver stress, addiction and co-occurring issues. Kelley also addresses attachment and family of origin themes, control and communication problems, and challenges related to aging or chronic illness.
In sessions she balances supportive listening with practical steps. People can expect to leave with one or two things to try between meetings. Her style is direct and respectful, focused on helping people regain clearer thinking and steadier coping in daily life.
BHow sessions work
How Caryn’s approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding what matters to the person. Online sessions using this approach prioritize personal concerns and practical next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thinking and behavior patterns and teaches specific tools to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and improve sleep. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills that can be practiced between sessions and reported back to the therapist. Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Caryn works with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. That decision is collaborative - she will suggest options, try methods, and adjust based on what helps most. Session formats are not stated here, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow quicker follow-ups after a difficult day. It also supports using worksheets, practicing skill exercises in real time, and checking how techniques work in everyday settings without needing extra travel.CAreas of focus
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
Caryn works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship concerns, parenting worries, sleep problems, self-esteem, career stress, bipolar, ADHD, and related family and health issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses client-centered conversations with cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavior strategies. Sessions mix listening with practical skills and steps to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience working in different settings with people facing emotional and medical challenges.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers