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Salt'n'Pepper Consulting LLC

Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, CADC, CCTP-II, CCTHP (he, him)

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Available both in-person and online
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
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Hello, my name is Thomas Kaltenecker and I believe my skillset is best suited with adolescents, adults and elderly both male and female as well as couples, searching for someone to actively listen to, coach them through life's challenges. If you are looking for someone to support you through adjustment issues, to guide you working through debilitating anxiety and stopping paralyzing depressive thoughts, as well as unhealthy behavior patterns, my patient centered approach just might be what you need. Let's talk and see if I can help you, spice up your life again.
My focus is the clients holistic health and creating a relaxed being, inside and out. My specific interest is in Trauma work, Substance use recovery, Nutritional Mental Health & Personal Growth. I use cognitive and dialectical tools as well as therapeutic application of exercise, art and music. I hold certifications as CCTP-II, CIMHP, CCTHP & CADC.
Change is difficult, adjustment is challenging! Kids ,teens and adults dealing with trauma, dealing with uncertainty, anxiety, depression, fear and grief. Let me help you learn skills and tools to create and maintain an enjoyable life. Please contact me, maybe I can provide what you or/and your family is looking for.
Call or Salt'n'Pepper Consulting LLC now for a free 15 minute consultation - (224) 298-8216

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Lake In The Hills, IL 60156

(224) 298-8216
Website
I offer therapy, in-person, while walking or sipping coffee, or via telehealth. I am available 8am - 9pm weekdays, and some weekend hours.
I specialize in Life Transitions, Coping Skills and Trauma and PTSD 
$185 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Let's Connect (224) 298-8216
Photo of Thomas C Kaltenecker - Salt'n'Pepper Consulting LLC, Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, CADC, CCTP-II, CCTHP

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Lake In The Hills, IL 60156

(224) 298-8216
Website
I offer therapy, in-person, while walking or sipping coffee, or via telehealth. I am available 8am - 9pm weekdays, and some weekend hours.
I specialize in Life Transitions, Coping Skills and Trauma and PTSD 
$185 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $185
  • Couple Sessions $220
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

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

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Magellan
  • Medicaid
  • Meridian
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Optum
  • TRICARE
  • TriWest
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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I am in-network with several insurances, but I can also provide a superbill for my out-of-network clients and help with reimbursement. Please reach out with any questions, we're happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable.
Photo of Thomas C Kaltenecker - Salt'n'Pepper Consulting LLC, Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, CADC, CCTP-II, CCTHP
Salt'n'Pepper Consulting LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, CADC, CCTP-II, CCTHP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 298-8216
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I am in-network with several insurances, but I can also provide a superbill for my out-of-network clients and help with reimbursement. Please reach out with any questions, we're happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable.
Photo of Thomas C Kaltenecker - Salt'n'Pepper Consulting LLC, Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, CADC, CCTP-II, CCTHP
Salt'n'Pepper Consulting LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, CADC, CCTP-II, CCTHP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 298-8216

Qualifications

    Licensed Professional Counselor: Thomas C Kaltenecker
  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 180.014475 Thomas C Kaltenecker

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 10 years
  • Attended Capella University, MS General Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2015

    • Additional Credentials

  • License: Indiana Professional Licensing Agency 39005409A / 2025
  • Certificate from Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association 34531 / 2016
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Complex Trauma Professional (CCTP), Integrative Mental Health Professional (CIMHP), Clinical Telemental Health Provider (CCTHP)
Photo of Thomas C Kaltenecker - Salt'n'Pepper Consulting LLC, Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, CADC, CCTP-II, CCTHP
Salt'n'Pepper Consulting LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, CADC, CCTP-II, CCTHP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 298-8216
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Complex Trauma Professional (CCTP), Integrative Mental Health Professional (CIMHP), Clinical Telemental Health Provider (CCTHP)
Photo of Thomas C Kaltenecker - Salt'n'Pepper Consulting LLC, Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, CADC, CCTP-II, CCTHP
Salt'n'Pepper Consulting LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, CADC, CCTP-II, CCTHP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 298-8216

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Life Transitions
  • Coping Skills
  • Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexual
  • Body acceptance
  • Body Image
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Cancer
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Divorce
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Eating Disorders
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Geriatric and Seniors
  • Grief
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Infidelity
  • Internet Addiction
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
  • Nutritional Mental Health
  • Obesity
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Personality Disorders
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Transgender
  • Weight Loss
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The goals of therapy are to help you: Understand your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors Develop coping skills to manage stress and difficult emotions Improve your relationships Improve your overall mental health and well-being
Photo of Thomas C Kaltenecker - Salt'n'Pepper Consulting LLC, Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, CADC, CCTP-II, CCTHP
Salt'n'Pepper Consulting LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, CADC, CCTP-II, CCTHP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 298-8216
"
The goals of therapy are to help you: Understand your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors Develop coping skills to manage stress and difficult emotions Improve your relationships Improve your overall mental health and well-being
Photo of Thomas C Kaltenecker - Salt'n'Pepper Consulting LLC, Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, CADC, CCTP-II, CCTHP
Salt'n'Pepper Consulting LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, CADC, CCTP-II, CCTHP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 298-8216

Client Focus

Age

Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Group

Communities

Gay Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

I also speak

German

Age

Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Group

Communities

Gay Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

I also speak

German

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Enhanced Illness Management Recovery (E-IMR)
  • Family / Marital
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which is a type of therapy that focuses on changing the way you think and behave. It can be helpful for a variety of problems, including anxiety, depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy I love to introduce my client to cause it focuses on helping you regulate your emotions and improve your relationships.
Photo of Thomas C Kaltenecker - Salt'n'Pepper Consulting LLC, Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, CADC, CCTP-II, CCTHP
Salt'n'Pepper Consulting LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, CADC, CCTP-II, CCTHP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 298-8216
"
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which is a type of therapy that focuses on changing the way you think and behave. It can be helpful for a variety of problems, including anxiety, depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy I love to introduce my client to cause it focuses on helping you regulate your emotions and improve your relationships.
Photo of Thomas C Kaltenecker - Salt'n'Pepper Consulting LLC, Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, CADC, CCTP-II, CCTHP
Salt'n'Pepper Consulting LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, CADC, CCTP-II, CCTHP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 298-8216

Location

Primary Location

Lake In The Hills, IL 60156

(224) 298-8216

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I offer therapy, in-person, while walking or sipping coffee, or via telehealth. I am available 8am - 9pm weekdays, and some weekend hours.
Photo of Thomas C Kaltenecker - Salt'n'Pepper Consulting LLC, Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, CADC, CCTP-II, CCTHP
Salt'n'Pepper Consulting LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, CADC, CCTP-II, CCTHP
Call for a free consultation now - (224) 298-8216
"
I offer therapy, in-person, while walking or sipping coffee, or via telehealth. I am available 8am - 9pm weekdays, and some weekend hours.
Photo of Thomas C Kaltenecker - Salt'n'Pepper Consulting LLC, Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, CADC, CCTP-II, CCTHP
Salt'n'Pepper Consulting LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, CADC, CCTP-II, CCTHP
Call for a free consultation now - (224) 298-8216