Kelli Klinger, M.S.W.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Kelli believes each person has a natural ability to heal, but that this is often thwarted through trauma or old patterns.

Overview

Kelli went to the University of Wisconsin at Madison for her undergraduate degree. She did her Masters Degree Program at the same university and received her Masters in Social Work in 1985. She did post graduate training in the Bowen Family Systems and Self Psychology. She is curious and a lifelong learner. She has been practicing EMDR for the past 4 years and received certification in January of 2005. She is also trained in the treatment of addictions and eating disorders.

Kelli Klinger sees patients at the following location(s):

Evanston, Illinois

Kelli Klinger L.C.S.W.
2530 Crawford, Suite 206
Evanston, Illinois 60201
Phone: (847) 869-4262
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Personal Statement

I believe each person has a natural ability to heal. It is my joy to work with others as they experience this and to help them to identify the blocks which prevent them from thriving in life, rather than just surviving. I am a caring, patient, and capable therapist who enjoys engaging in the process of self discovery and change. I use different approaches to treat different issues. Some are short term and some take a little longer.

I am a traditionally trained therapist but believe in treating the individual while identifying the impact of the various systems in their lives. As such, I believe it is important to explore family and relationship patterns to understand which patterns may be stuck and being repeated which are no longer useful. I encourage involvement in other support groups, and will refer to them as appropriate. I often work collaboratively with other professionals, such as dieticians or physicians. My strong belief that the body and mind are connected has lead me to become certified in EMDR and to encourage the use of yoga and meditation.

I have over 20 years experience working with families and individuals challenged by addictions, loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, and the changes of everyday life. Over the years I have become trained in many different theories and practices, including family systems, self-psychology, addictions treatment, and various trauma and brain-based therapies. Foremost among all these, though, is the importance of the fit between therapist and client. My main belief it that I see the challenges we experience as opportunities to grow and strengthen ourselves and the world around us, and feel honored to participate in another's growth and discovery.

Treatment Areas

Kelli has experience treating the following areas: Addiction Issues, Adult Children of Alcoholics, Alcoholism, Anorexia Nervosa, Anxiety Disorders, Assertiveness, Bereavement, Bulimia, Chemical Dependency, Childhood Sexual Abuse Victims, Co-Dependency, Compulsive Overeating, Couples' Issues, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Violence Victims, Drug Addiction, Eating Disorders, Emotional Growth and Development, Family Systems, Grief, Low Self-Esteem, Midlife Crisis, Midlife Issues, Obesity, PTSD, Panic Attacks, Panic Disorders, Parenting Issues, Peak Performance, Performance Enhancement, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, Relationship Issues, Stress, Substance Abuse, Traumatic Stress, Weight Loss, Weight Management, Women's Issues and Work Issues.

Treatment Modalities

Kelli provides 12-Step Programs, Career Counseling, Client-Centered Psychotherapy, Coaching, EMDR, Eye Movement Training, Family Therapy, Goal-Oriented Therapy, Individual Psychotherapy, Marriage Counseling, Parent Training, Psychodynamic Therapy and Spiritual Counseling. She works with Adolescents, Adults, Children, Couples and Families.