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Kelsey Avera

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC

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3 Endorsed
2334 W Lawrence Ave, Suite 216, Chicago, IL 60625
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I want to create a space that accommodates all of you: your cultural identities, sexuality, gender, or neurodiversity. You may have had a therapist tell you that you’re “too self-aware” for therapy, or that “it seems like you have it all figured out”. And still, you’re dealing with buried trauma, emotions that feel too overwhelming to acknowledge, and wondering if there’s something wrong with you for “not getting it”. I want to meet you where you’re feeling stuck and try something new together. I’m here to build safety to make the hard things a little less hard so you can start moving towards a life that feels authentic to you.
You deserve a neurodiversity-affirming therapist who supports sensory needs, advocates for disability, acknowledges systems of power and oppression, and is able to hold the grief that can come with navigating chronic illness. And, you deserve a space to unpack whatever you're carrying at a pace that feels sustainable for you.
I want to help you build meaningful connections with others, find belonging in communities that matter to you, and learn new ways of being even when it feels impossible because of the ways you’ve been hurt before. Does this sound like you? Let’s go on this human journey together!
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My Practice at a Glance

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Chicago Counseling Collective PC

2334 W Lawrence Ave

Suite 216

Chicago, IL 60625 map

 (872) 324-2560 x28
My website
I'm a relational, neuro-affirming therapist providing both in-person and online sessions. Evening hours available!
I specialize in ADHD, Chronic Illness and Life Transitions 
$175 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Video Description: Kelsey is wearing a coral printed button-up shirt and a green bandana. They are speaking to the camera.
Kelsey Avera
Let's Connect (872) 324-2560 x28
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My Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for in-person and online therapy.

Chicago Counseling Collective PC

2334 W Lawrence Ave

Suite 216

Chicago, IL 60625 map

 (872) 324-2560 x28
My website
I'm a relational, neuro-affirming therapist providing both in-person and online sessions. Evening hours available!
I specialize in ADHD, Chronic Illness and Life Transitions 
$175 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Video Description: Kelsey is wearing a coral printed button-up shirt and a green bandana. They are speaking to the camera.
Kelsey Avera

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $175
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • U-SHIP
  • Out of Network
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I can provide an estimate of any financial responsibility for in-network insurance before we begin. My goal is to help you understand costs upfront so we can focus on your care. I can also provide a superbill for out-of-network insurance for potential reimbursement.
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Kelsey Avera
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (872) 324-2560 x28
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I can provide an estimate of any financial responsibility for in-network insurance before we begin. My goal is to help you understand costs upfront so we can focus on your care. I can also provide a superbill for out-of-network insurance for potential reimbursement.
Photo of Kelsey Avera, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Kelsey Avera
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (872) 324-2560 x28

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 178.021222 Kelsey Avera

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Rollins College, MA

    • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from University of Georgia BA
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I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Illinois and have clinical experience in community mental health, university counseling, and private practice settings.
Photo of Kelsey Avera, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Kelsey Avera
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (872) 324-2560 x28
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I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Illinois and have clinical experience in community mental health, university counseling, and private practice settings.
Photo of Kelsey Avera, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Kelsey Avera
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (872) 324-2560 x28

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Chronic Illness
  • Life Transitions

Expertise

  • Adoption
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Disability Issues
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Existential Issues
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Stress
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
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I understand that for Autistic and ADHD clients, therapy needs to be approached in a neuro-affirming way. You're not "too self-aware for therapy". You just need someone who understands! We are a good fit if you feel held back and confused by big feelings and would like a space to explore and find ways to tend to those feelings with kindness.
Photo of Kelsey Avera, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Kelsey Avera
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (872) 324-2560 x28
"
I understand that for Autistic and ADHD clients, therapy needs to be approached in a neuro-affirming way. You're not "too self-aware for therapy". You just need someone who understands! We are a good fit if you feel held back and confused by big feelings and would like a space to explore and find ways to tend to those feelings with kindness.
Photo of Kelsey Avera, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Kelsey Avera
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (872) 324-2560 x28

3 Endorsements

Miranda Harris
Miranda Harris
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern , MA, RMHCI, ERYT500
Kelsey has a gift for creating spaces where clients can fully be themselves. She deeply understands the unique challenges of neurodiversity, offering a compassionate and empowering approach. Each session with her feels meaningful and impactful!
Kat Freeman
Kat Freeman
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MA, RMHCI
Kelsey is an advocate for folks with disabilities. Her tenderness and deep, thoughtful care for her clients extends past the therapy room and into her advocacy work. She stands up for her client's well being and is always there to lend a hand to others.
Heather L Frank
Heather L Frank
Psychologist, PsyD, CGP

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Disability-Affirming Therapy
  • Existential
  • Feminist
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Multicultural
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Trauma Focused
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My therapeutic approach is neuro-affirming, which means I prioritize the way your unique brain works by exploring sensory needs, prioritizing sustainability, and focusing on ways to increase authenticity and empowerment in your life. Therapy with me is also relational, meaning I might tug threads on your emotions to uncover deeper meaning and explore the ways that relationships have shaped you.
Photo of Kelsey Avera, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Kelsey Avera
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (872) 324-2560 x28
"
My therapeutic approach is neuro-affirming, which means I prioritize the way your unique brain works by exploring sensory needs, prioritizing sustainability, and focusing on ways to increase authenticity and empowerment in your life. Therapy with me is also relational, meaning I might tug threads on your emotions to uncover deeper meaning and explore the ways that relationships have shaped you.
Photo of Kelsey Avera, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Kelsey Avera
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (872) 324-2560 x28

Location

Primary Location

Chicago Counseling Collective PC

2334 W Lawrence Ave

Suite 216

Chicago, IL 60625

(872) 324-2560 x28

Email Me

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I'm a relational, neuro-affirming therapist providing both in-person and online sessions. Evening hours available!
Photo of Kelsey Avera, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Kelsey Avera
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Call for a free consultation now - (872) 324-2560 x28
"
I'm a relational, neuro-affirming therapist providing both in-person and online sessions. Evening hours available!
Photo of Kelsey Avera, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Kelsey Avera
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Call for a free consultation now - (872) 324-2560 x28