Counselor, Board-Certified Dance Movement Therapist
Kellyn is a licensed professional counselor (LPC), board certified dance/movement therapist (BC-DMT) and Reiki Level II certified. 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, sex positive, anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and works within a Health At Every Size framework. 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 master’s degree in dance/movement therapy & counseling from Columbia College Chicago.
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.
Kellyn is currently in process towards her Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and is pursuing Internal Family Systems therapist certification.
Contact Improv Skills Class
Thursdays, beginning September 21
7-9pm (doors open @6:30pm)
Mind Body Connections
1802 W. Berteau, Suite 205
Chicago IL 60613
Sliding scale $10-30/class