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Kellie Meyn

Kellie Meyn

(she/her)

LCSW
5 years of experience
Virtual

Hey there! I am a LCSW based in Illinois. I recieved my Master's degree from Aurora University and have been working in the mental health field for approximately 6 years. I have been work with adult males to help them heal from trauma and learn more effective coping strategies. For the last year I have been working teens and adults to cope with life transitions and learn coping skills for anxiety and depression. I am LGBTQ friendly and gender affirming.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In our first session we will start with introductions and then jump into what brings you to therapy and what challenges you are facing right now. We will review any and all symptoms. All of this will help us develop a game plan for your treatment. My goal is to provide an environment where you feel safe and validated. I utilize trauma-informed approaches. I incorporate somatic and mind/body work into my sessions.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I believe what makes me unique as a clinican is my ability to help clients feel heard and understood. I place high importance on the therapeutic relationship. I always provide my clients with unconditional positive regard. I want my sessions to feel like a safe, non-judgmental space.

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Free consults, virtual

My treatment methods

Attachment-based

In my practice with clients, my main goal is always a strong therapeutic alliance. I find it beneficial to spend a lot of time building a strong relationship with my clients to rebuild trust that might have been fractured due to childhood trauma or poor attachment to parents or caregivers. With this strong relationship we will heal attachment and improve anxiety, depression, and overall mental functioning.

Person-centered (Rogerian)

I have always preferred a person centered approach to therapy. The client guides the sessions and sessions focus on what the client needs in that moment. Clients will always be regarded as the expert in their own lives and their own experiences and we will utilize their strengths to begin healing.

Mind-body approach

I recently began focusing more on a mind and body approach especially when it comes to trauma. We store so much hurt and pain in our bodies and it is important to practice releasing it through breathing, movement, and body awareness.

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I utilize CBT when warranted or wanted as it is a great basic start to therapy. We will utilize CBT tools to look at our thoughts and beliefs and how those affect our actions and functioning. It is a more structured approach to therapy.