FindADHDTherapists

The therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp and we will earn a commission if you use our link - at no cost to you.

LCSW

Caryn Kelley, LCSW

  • Experience10 years
  • LocationIllinois
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
View booking options

Check the available next steps for working with Caryn online.

About Caryn

Caryn Kelley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a decade of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and the many practical and emotional challenges that life brings.

Background and approach

She focuses on creating a compassionate space where clients can explore their feelings, examine family and relationship patterns, and build the clarity and confidence needed to make meaningful changes. Caryn's work also addresses issues such as bipolar conditions, ADHD, self-esteem, sleep difficulties, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and career concerns.

Her approach blends client-centered listening with evidence-informed techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing. Caryn aims to understand each person's strengths and struggles before collaboratively identifying new perspectives or practical steps forward.

She offers supportive guidance and motivational encouragement while helping clients develop skills to manage emotions, communication patterns, and life transitions. Caryn practices in Illinois as an LCSW and communicates in English.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and building a trusting therapeutic relationship so clients feel heard and are able to identify their own goals and strengths. This approach supports people dealing with grief, relationship and family issues, self-esteem concerns, and general life transitions by prioritizing the client's perspective and preferences.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provides concrete tools for identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and managing stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) builds on mindfulness and emotion-regulation skills to help people tolerate distress, improve interpersonal effectiveness, and reduce impulsive or harmful behaviors.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences and may combine elements from these methods to create a tailored plan that fits the person's situation.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling and makes it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy or changing routines. These formats allow clients to access licensed professionals from home or other locations and to choose the communication style that best supports their comfort and engagement.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Caryn commonly address?
Caryn works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and family issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, sleep problems, self-esteem, and career-related stress.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Her style combines client-centered listening with evidence-based strategies such as CBT, DBT, EFT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to help clients explore feelings and develop practical skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience working in different settings to support people coping with medical issues, addiction, family conflict, and emotional challenges.
Where is Caryn licensed and what are her credentials?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the Illinois license IL LCSW 149003207 and practices in Illinois.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for connecting?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGriefDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English

What Caryn can help with

Caryn Kelley works with clients on stress and anxiety, family conflicts, grief, depression, and coping with life changes.

How Caryn approaches therapy

Caryn's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Caryn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Illinois, with 10 years of clinical experience.