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Illinois

Kelsey Wild, MSW, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Online Therapy
License #14902495913 years of experienceAges 14–64

Are you struggling with feelings of anxiety, of depression, of that lingering “something’s gotta change, but I feel stuck”? When these feelings intensify or persist it can seem like change is impossible. Therapy can be a powerful pathway to getting unstuck. 

My goal in working with clients is to help shift into greater clarity. I create an environment that is warm, open, and collaborative. Clients have shared they appreciate my ability to listen, hear what they’re really saying, and find patterns.

I look at the “whole person” and acknowledge the deep impact our past experiences have on our current functioning. So often the behaviors we seek to change come from a place of protection or survival. By tapping into our inherent resilience we can be more intentional with our responses.

I love working with clients newer-to-therapy. I’m well-suited in helping ease anxieties around the process and clarifying goals and needs in an empowering, human way. My down-to-earth nature, humor, and ability to really listen with curiosity allows people a space to find greater understanding, self-compassion, and healing. 

If you’re looking for a judgment free zone that allows space for the messiness of figuring out what works best for you – let’s talk and see if we’d be a good match!

I work with

IndividualsTeens

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

  • Cognitive Therapy
  • Anger Management
  • Grief and Bereavement
  • Work or Career Stress
  • Mood Disorder
  • School or College Stress
  • Social Anxiety
  • Maternal Mental Health
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Anxiety
  • General Behavioral Issues
  • Depression

Treatment approaches

  • Humanistic
  • Trauma Focused
  • Cognitive Therapy
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Family Systems
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Solution Focused Therapy

Education

Masters in Social Service Administration

University of ChicagoGraduated 2013