- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction recovery
- Blended family issues
About Kelly
Kelly Ambrose is an Illinois LCSW with 13 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. Kelly works with adults who are navigating difficult emotions and life changes.
Kelly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and build coping skills. She talks through patterns that keep problems repeating and helps people try practical strategies for day-to-day life. Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and small steps that feel doable.
Her practice also addresses concerns such as attachment issues, abandonment, codependency, and blended family issues. She helps people who struggle with body image, chronic illness or pain, and communication problems. She also supports those dealing with dissociation, antisocial personality concerns, and mood regulation issues.
Kelly describes herself as heuristic and values collaborative problem solving. In sessions she works with clients to identify what is getting in the way and to test different ways of responding. This can include practicing new communication habits, managing intense emotions, or developing relapse prevention plans for addictions.
Her background and clinical experience include work with trauma and recovery, stress management, and coping after disruptive events. People who choose her often want practical techniques they can use between sessions and a therapist who helps break bigger problems into manageable steps.
Approaches used in online sessions
Kelly draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms and build practical skills. One approach focuses on teaching concrete coping strategies for anxiety and stress, such as breathing practices, activity planning, and stepwise problem solving. These tools aim to reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day functioning.A second approach addresses trauma and its effects by helping people notice how memories and triggers affect current behavior. Work here looks at grounding techniques, tracking emotional patterns, and rehearsing new responses to reduce reactivity and improve emotion regulation.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kelly will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals and preferences. She checks in about what helps and adjusts the plan over time so sessions remain useful.
Confirm the available session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Talk with the matching process to learn which formats are currently offered and how they might fit into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression, plus related issues such as attachment, codependency, and blended family issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based techniques and a practical, problem-solving approach that focuses on clear goals and manageable steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience working with adults on a range of mental health concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an Illinois LCSW and practices from Illinois.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.