Hello, I’m Dr. Kelly Hamoudah. In my work, I believe that establishing a safe space and building rapport is the first step towards the healing process. If you’re looking for help from a psychologist who uses evidence based interventions, is warm and friendly, and cares about you reaching your goals, then you’re in the right spot. I’m a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Illinois. Originally from Wisconsin, I earned my doctorate in clinical psychology with an emphasis on health psychology and behavioral medicine from Adler University in Chicago. In my free time I like to spend time with my family, play with my dog, garden, travel, and cook.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
I believe that establishing a safe space and building rapport is the first step towards the healing process. Our first session involves us getting to know one another, and having you complete a clinical interview.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I take a semi-structured, eclectic, cognitive-behavioral approach. This includes CBT, ACT, ERP, and MBSR interventions.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
1. Anxiety, OCD, Stress, Depression: I am specialized in working with individuals who present with stress, intrusive thoughts, worries, or sadness. This includes generalized anxiety or depression, as well as anxiety and depression specific to health, relationships, unwanted situations, the past or future, social interactions, or work. 2. Medical Conditions and Chronic Pain: I am also specialized in working with individuals who have medical conditions negatively impacting their life, including chronic pain conditions and cancer diagnoses. I am trained in cognitive therapy for chronic pain management and previously worked as a health psychologist.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
Medical conditions like cancer, chronic pain, GI issues. Individuals with generalized anxiety, mild depression, spirituality issues, family conflict, coping skills, health anxiety.