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Kelsey Badurina

Licensed Professional Counselor, QMHP (she, her)

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Available both in-person and online
8 South Michigan Avenue Suite 1500 Chicago, IL 60603
You may be navigating life difficulties, feeling overwhelmed, or like you're not living in alignment with who you truly are. It is possible old patterns aren't serving you anymore or you are longing for an alternative perspective. In our work together, we’ll explore your strengths and values with curiosity and care. Therapy is a space for you to reconnect with yourself, build on your strengths, and move toward the life you want, with authenticity, clarity, and support.
I will partner with you to build skills, resilience, and a deeper sense of joy and purpose. Together, we’ll work to help you connect more fully with yourself and your community, explore what matters most, and create meaningful change grounded in your values.
Life can hold both difficulty and joy, and sometimes we need support to navigate the tension between the two. If you're ready to begin therapy for the first time or you are returning, I am honored to walk alongside you.
Take the first step to help. Call or Kelsey Badurina now - (312) 626-5749

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

8 South Michigan Avenue Suite 1500

Chicago, IL 60603 map

(312) 626-5749
My website
I offer therapy sessions in-person or via telethealth through Tenacity Psychological Services. I am available weekdays.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Coping Skills and Stress 
$225 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (312) 626-5749
Photo of Kelsey Badurina, Licensed Professional Counselor, QMHP

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

8 South Michigan Avenue Suite 1500

Chicago, IL 60603 map

(312) 626-5749
My website
I offer therapy sessions in-person or via telethealth through Tenacity Psychological Services. I am available weekdays.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Coping Skills and Stress 
$225 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $225
  • Couple Sessions $225
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Ambetter
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Humana
  • Magellan
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Meridian
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Optum
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare / Optum Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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I am in-network with multiple insurance plans and offer sliding scale. Please reach out with any questions.
Photo of Kelsey Badurina, Licensed Professional Counselor, QMHP
Kelsey Badurina
Licensed Professional Counselor, QMHP
or call with questions - (312) 626-5749
"
I am in-network with multiple insurance plans and offer sliding scale. Please reach out with any questions.
Photo of Kelsey Badurina, Licensed Professional Counselor, QMHP
Kelsey Badurina
Licensed Professional Counselor, QMHP
or call with questions - (312) 626-5749

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 178.023126 Kelsey Anne Badurina
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 2 years
  • Attended Loyola University, Masters of Education in Community Counseling, Graduated 2025
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Kelsey Badurina
Licensed Professional Counselor, QMHP
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (312) 626-5749
Photo of Kelsey Badurina, Licensed Professional Counselor, QMHP
Kelsey Badurina
Licensed Professional Counselor, QMHP
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (312) 626-5749

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Coping Skills
  • Stress

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Body Image
  • Cancer
  • Chronic Illness
  • Depression
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Family Conflict
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Spirituality
  • Women's Issues
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Kelsey Badurina
Licensed Professional Counselor, QMHP
Do these issues align with your needs? or (312) 626-5749
Photo of Kelsey Badurina, Licensed Professional Counselor, QMHP
Kelsey Badurina
Licensed Professional Counselor, QMHP
Do these issues align with your needs? or (312) 626-5749

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Little Person Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American
Hispanic and Latino

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Little Person Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American
Hispanic and Latino

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Feminist
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Multicultural
  • Person-Centered
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I take an eclectic approach to therapy, thoughtfully integrating techniques from various modalities to tailor treatment to each client's unique needs.
Photo of Kelsey Badurina, Licensed Professional Counselor, QMHP
Kelsey Badurina
Licensed Professional Counselor, QMHP
or call with questions - (312) 626-5749
"
I take an eclectic approach to therapy, thoughtfully integrating techniques from various modalities to tailor treatment to each client's unique needs.
Photo of Kelsey Badurina, Licensed Professional Counselor, QMHP
Kelsey Badurina
Licensed Professional Counselor, QMHP
or call with questions - (312) 626-5749

Location

Primary Location

8 South Michigan Avenue Suite 1500

Chicago, IL 60603

(312) 626-5749

Nearby Areas

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

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I offer therapy sessions in-person or via telethealth through Tenacity Psychological Services. I am available weekdays.
Photo of Kelsey Badurina, Licensed Professional Counselor, QMHP
Kelsey Badurina
Licensed Professional Counselor, QMHP
Take the first step to help. Call now - (312) 626-5749
"
I offer therapy sessions in-person or via telethealth through Tenacity Psychological Services. I am available weekdays.
Photo of Kelsey Badurina, Licensed Professional Counselor, QMHP
Kelsey Badurina
Licensed Professional Counselor, QMHP
Take the first step to help. Call now - (312) 626-5749