Kelly Tiemens, LCPC
(she/her)
Preferred Name: Kelly
About Me
Life can bring about many different challenges, and taking the first step to seek therapy can be scary. There are times when we might feel like all hope has been lost. My passion is to provide a safe space for clients to feel heard and to provide support in the challenging times that they may be experiencing. I like to prioritize the therapeutic relationship in order to build trust with my clients.
My hope is to support you through an individualized approach, as everyone experiences and processes life events differently. I am an EMDR-Certified Therapist through the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) and utilize a trauma-informed approach with clients. I like to utilize parts work and look to educate clients on how to understand and engage their different parts of self.
Outside of my profession, I enjoy reading, spending time with my family, and going for walks. You will rarely see me without an iced coffee in hand!
Education & Experience
Undergraduate Degree:
BS Counseling & Sociology
Grace College and Theological Seminary
2016
Master's Degree:
MS Clinical Mental Health Counseling
National Louis University
2019
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association
EMDR International Association
Specialty Area
- ADHD/Neurodiversity
- Alcohol/Substance Abuse
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Family Issues
- Gender Identity
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Abuse
- Somatic Issues
- Stress Management
- Suicide Risk
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- LGBTQ+
Language
- English
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross BlueShield
- Sliding Scale