
Clare Kimmis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
1770 West Berteau Avenue, ste 304, Chicago, IL 60613
Let's Connect (872) 219-2726

I take a warm, direct, and authentic approach to therapy. Building insight in clients is one of the most important parts of therapy. I am passionate about trauma work, as well as OCD work. I have significant experience with both and consider those my "specialties." Do you ever find yourself asking those relentless "what if" OCD questions? I can help with that. What about mental rumination? I can empathize. That being said, due to my work experience in community counseling, I have encountered a multitude of presentations and concerns. I also enjoy working with adolescents, relational concerns, and mood disorders.
I specialize in complex trauma, conduct disorders, anxiety, mood disorders, and OCD. I tend to take a cognitive processing approach to trauma work, which helps clients build insight and overcome “stuck points” in their trauma narratives. I use a combination of cognitive behavioral strategies, somatic work (body-mind centered therapy), and exposure therapy.
My therapeutic modality tends to be humanistic, contemporary, psychodynamic, and cognitive behavioral. I often take a direct-authentic approach to therapy (and empathetic, don’t worry!). I love using humor to make our work together feel more comfortable and relational. I utilize observations to help clients gain necessary insight to incite change!
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $180
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
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Clare Kimmis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 178.020333 Clare Kimmis
- In Practice for 2 Years
- Attended The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, MA Forensic Psychology , Graduated 2023
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Life Transitions
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Peer Relationships
- Psychosis
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Trauma and PTSD
Endorsement
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Forensic Psychology
- Humanistic
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Trauma Focused
Location
Primary Location
Leap Therapy
1770 West Berteau Avenue
ste 304
Chicago, IL 60613
(872) 219-2726Email me
Nearby Areas
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Clare Kimmis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC