
Illinois
Angel Kinnie, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a passion for helping individuals process experiences, overcome depression and anxiety, and heal from past traumas. I approach clients from a humanistic perspective that acknowledges how societal pressures can influence a person's worldview and how they engage with others.
I am trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I also use principles of attachment theory and psychodynamic theory to address root causes of defense mechanisms and coping methods.
I earned my Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Sociology from Southern Illinois University and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Illinois at Chicago's Jane Addams College of Social Work.
Seeking therapy is not an easy decision but I believe everyone can benefit from investing time in understanding their patterns and exploring options that may help them enjoy a happy and fulfilling life.
I offer evening and weekend appointments to fit with challenging schedules. If you are interested in exploring a different way of being in connection with yourself and others I look forward to working with you.
I work with
Accepted insurances
- 6 Degrees
- 90 Degree Benefits
- Aegis LLC
- Aetna/ First Health
- Aetna
- Aetna Affordable Health Choices/ Aetna Voluntary
- Aetna EAP
- Allstate Benefits (through Allied Benefit Systems)
- American Continental (Aetna Senior Supplemental)
- Assured Benefit Administrators
- Boon-Chapman Administrators/ Wellnet Healthcare
- Christian Brothers Services
I specialize in
- General Behavioral Issues
- Borderline Personality
- Depression
- Grief and Bereavement
- Mood Disorder
- Racial Identity
- Relationship/Family Stress
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harm (Cutting, etc.)
- Social Anxiety
- Women's Issues
- Attachment-based
Treatment approaches
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Solution Focused Therapy
Communities I work with
- Transgender Allied
- Lesbian Allied
- Non-Binary Allied
- Intersex Allied
- Gay Allied
- Body Positivity
- Bisexual/Pansexual Allied
Education
MSW
University of Illinois at ChicagoGraduated 2018