Kelly Peters, LCPC
Experienced Illinois LCPC for complex concerns
- 35 years experience
- Trauma and addiction
- Collaborative client-centered care
About Kelly Peters
Kelly Peters is an Illinois-based licensed therapist with more than 35 years of clinical experience. As an LCPC - a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - she has provided counseling to individuals, couples, families, and groups across a wide range of life challenges. Her work has addressed depression, grief and loss, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, addiction and codependency, family and relationship concerns, LGBT issues, and major life transitions.
Her background also includes career development, employee assistance program (EAP) services, crisis intervention, and critical incident debriefing. Postgraduate training has produced certificates in Internal Family Systems, PAIRS, PEERS, addictions, spiritual psychology, and breathwork, which inform a flexible, skilled approach to care. Peters describes her style as warm, respectful, and collaborative, blending cognitive-behavioral methods with acceptance and commitment strategies, humanistic client-centered principles, and family systems thinking.
She focuses on empowering people to grow, change, and heal, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person’s specific needs and goals. Seeking greater well-being can be a courageous first step, and Peters has long supported others in exploring pathways to a more fulfilling life.
Her background also includes career development, employee assistance program (EAP) services, crisis intervention, and critical incident debriefing. Postgraduate training has produced certificates in Internal Family Systems, PAIRS, PEERS, addictions, spiritual psychology, and breathwork, which inform a flexible, skilled approach to care. Peters describes her style as warm, respectful, and collaborative, blending cognitive-behavioral methods with acceptance and commitment strategies, humanistic client-centered principles, and family systems thinking.
She focuses on empowering people to grow, change, and heal, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person’s specific needs and goals. Seeking greater well-being can be a courageous first step, and Peters has long supported others in exploring pathways to a more fulfilling life.
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 experience.
Is Kelly Peters a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LCPC credential. License details are 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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
Kelly Peters draws on several evidence-informed approaches to tailor online therapy to each person’s needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify what matters most to them and learn practical ways to move toward those values even when difficult thoughts and feelings arise; it can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete tools for symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and a collaborative relationship in which the therapist follows the client’s lead and supports personal growth.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Peters works collaboratively with each person to determine the best fit based on their goals, preferences, and experiences. This flexible stance means methods can be blended and adapted over time as needs change.
Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals. These formats provide flexibility for scheduling, allow ongoing work between in-person commitments, and can make therapy more accessible for people managing busy lives, caregiving responsibilities, or mobility limitations.