Kelly Klikus(She/Her/Hers)
Master of Arts (MA) - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
New Jersey
Adjustment difficulties & disorders- Anxiety - Depression- Loss, grief, and bereavement- Stress management-
Kelly Klikus
(She/Her/Hers)
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Professional statement
Kelly Klikus is a LAC (Licensed Associate Counselor) located and practicing in New Jersey. Kelly graduated from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology where she earned her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Kelly focused on working with Children and Adolescents. She also studied grief and grief counseling. Currently, Kelly works with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
Kelly primarily utilizes ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy). ACT is a form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy that uses acceptance and mindfulness strategies that help clients increase psychological flexibility. ACT helps clients learn to stop avoiding, denying, and struggling with inner emotions and accept that these deeper feelings are appropriate responses to certain situations, ACT helps clients move forward in their lives by accepting hardships and committing to making changes in their behavior, regardless of what is going on in their lives and how they feel about it.
Kelly graduated from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2022. Since then, she has joined the team at Epic Therapy and Counseling Services. Kelly serves clients via a telehealth platform and is available for remote sessions.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 2 years
Epic Therapy and Counseling Services, Clinician, 2023 - Present
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, MA Clinical Mental Health Counselor, 2023
Licensure
New Jersey: 37AC00792900Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Adjustment difficulties & disorders - Support around adapting to new and/or challenging life circumstances; skill-building for improved stress management and reduction of anxiety.
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Loss, grief, and bereavement - Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance
Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Children (<12)
- Couples
- Families
- Seniors (65+)
- Teenagers (13-18)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
My schedule is quite flexible. I have detailed availability in the Practice Locations section below. If there is a specific time you want to meet, we can discuss the best way to make it work.
Insurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- United Healthcare
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$150 (53min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Payment options
- Credit Card
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly