Mariah Kelty
Clinical License
Illinois LPC 178.019497
Supervising Clinician: Alexandra Hoerr LCPC 180.010561
Education
MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL
BS in Child and Family Studies, Baylor University, Waco, TX
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- Loss & Grief
- Adulting & Responsibility
- Anxiety & Depression
- Children & Adolescents
- Faith Integration & Spirituality
- Attachment & Family Of Origin
- Life Transitions
- Abuse & Neglect
- Career & Purpose
- Childhood Trauma
- Postpartum & Perinatal
- Teenagers
- Therapy For Therapists
- Couples Therapy
- Domestic & Intimate Partner Violence
- EMDR & Prolonged Exposure (PE)
- Person Centered Therapy
- Existential Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
My Approach
My heart and life’s passion are for walking alongside people in the real struggles of life. I fully realized my calling to be a counselor by counseling loved ones who were faced with the pain of grief and various mental health struggles. I have seen and known the sleepless nights, anxious days, and perpetual uncertainty about what the future holds. Going through what I have has allowed me to better engage with a few of my other passions, such as reading, playing guitar and singing, engaging with my faith, and exploring the restaurant scene in Chicago with those I’m fond of.
Articles by Mariah Kelty
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Is Couples Counseling Right for You? 15 Questions to Consider
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Navigating Grief Together Part 3: Caring for Loved Ones in Times of Loss
In the last two blogs (part 1 and part 2), we have explored what it looks...
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Navigating Grief Together Part 2: Practical Guidance
“When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives means the most to us, we...
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