Counselor, Board-Certified Dance Movement Therapist
Counselor, Board-Certified Dance Movement Therapist
Heavily influenced by her study of Internal Family Systems (IFS) alongside dance and somatic practices, Kellyn utilizes the creative process and embodied mindfulness to help clients hear and act from their inner wisdom. She works with people longing for more clarity, self-trust, self-worth, balance, joy, intimacy, healthy relationships, body acceptance, and self-compassion.
Kellyn emphasizes client agency and sees herself as a space-holder and witness- an assistant in removing barriers to the body, mind, and spirit’s natural healing process.
Kellyn is trauma-informed, LGBTQ+ affirming, kink/poly aware, and works within a Health At Every Size framework. She strives towards an anti-racist, anti-oppressive and liberatory approach. She welcomes those living with chronic pain as well as those on the neurodivergent spectrum. Kellyn sees clients in-person in Chicago as well as virtually. For those for whom the office is inaccessible but would still like to work in-person, Kellyn has a limited number of slots available for in-home sessions.
Leadership and Scholarship
Kellyn holds bachelor degrees in dance and psychology from Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY, and a masters degree in dance/movement therapy & counseling from Columbia College Chicago. She is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) and board certified dance/movement therapist (BC-DMT). Kellyn is IFS level I trained and Reiki Level II certified.
Kellyn is a member of the Illinois Chapter of the American Dance Therapy Association and an active member of the Chicago dance community. Kellyn facilitates contact improvisation classes and workshops and is engaged with other somatic practitioners about the intersection of embodied arts, community, and healing.
Contact Kellyn at [email protected]