Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Kelly Ambrose, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed clinical social worker - anxiety and trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149.031069
- NPI
- 1215424056
- Experience
- 13 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Kelly 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.
AAbout
- Stress management
- Addiction support
- Emotional regulation
About Kelly
Kelly Ambrose is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with 13 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression.
She works with adults who face complex emotional problems and life transitions. Kelly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people develop better coping habits and clearer ways to manage strong emotions. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings as well as the issues they want to understand in therapy.
Kelly pays attention to how past relationships affect present behavior. She addresses attachment problems, abandonment concerns, and patterns such as codependency and control issues. She also supports people navigating chronic illness, cancer, chronic pain, and related life changes.
People bring a variety of concerns, including communication problems, body image, dissociation, and issues linked to autism and Asperger syndrome. She is familiar with challenging personality presentations such as dependent and antisocial personality features and with disruptive mood dysregulation patterns.
Her work aims to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning by teaching concrete strategies for stress reduction, emotional regulation, and problem solving. Kelly conducts sessions in English and practices in Illinois as an LCSW. If someone wants to begin, they complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the service's booking flow.
BHow sessions work
Approaches used in remote sessions and how they help
Kelly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide work online. One common approach focuses on emotion regulation - teaching concrete skills to manage intense feelings, reduce reactivity, and improve daily functioning. This approach is useful for anger, anxiety, and mood concerns.Another approach addresses trauma and abuse by helping people process distressing memories in manageable steps and build stronger coping strategies. This method aims to reduce distress linked to past events while strengthening current problem-solving skills.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kelly collaborates with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, symptoms, and preferences. She will check in and adjust methods over time so the plan stays practical and relevant.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as the profile does not list them. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, shorten some check-ins, or avoid travel time. They can also allow sessions without video when a brief phone check-in is more practical. Ask about current session options when you schedule so the format matches daily life and needs.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kelly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression, along with related issues such as attachment problems, codependency, and chronic illness.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical skills, emotional regulation, and clearer communication rather than abstract theory.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kelly has 13 years of experience working with adults on a range of mental health concerns.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to start therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a 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