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Klaudia Carpenter(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Illinois
Anxiety -Attachment issues- Couples counseling- Depression- Life transitions- Trauma-

Many health insurance plans reimburse 50-80% of session fees with out-of-network therapists. Learn if your plan qualifies.

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Professional statement

As a licensed clinical professional counselor and certified clinical trauma professional, Klaudia has guided individuals through life changes, healing old wounds, and creating meaningful relationships. Her focus covers anxiety, depression, and grief, with clients who are eager to heal. Many face relationship challenges or lack support, dealing with attachment issues and past traumas. She offers honest counseling, holding clients accountable while partnering on their healing journey.

Klaudia’s approach centers on empowering clients to make choices that affect their behavior and emotional health. She’s skilled in teaching emotional regulation and helping clients see the link between thoughts, actions, and physical responses. Sessions are led by clients, with her support aimed at reaching their goals. She highlights gaps between actions and aspirations so clients feel heard, find their voice, and align with their purpose.

She believes in the collaborative nature of therapy, often giving clients reflection topics between sessions, as much progress happens outside our meetings. Regular check-ins ensure initial goals are being met. Clients value my straightforwardness in addressing deep issues for real progress. Some sessions are light, others challenging, but we face all together. Our first session focuses on goal-setting and building rapport, with success seen in clients' own achievements.

Klaudia’s experience spans community mental health, working with youth, the elderly, and families. She supports those in life transitions, like divorce or career changes, and those with severe mental illnesses. Currently, she offers virtual sessions to meet clients' needs.


Message to clients

Life's transitions can feel overwhelming, but you're not alone. Whether it's a relationship change, a career shift, or past traumas, I'm here to support your healing and growth journey.

I am here as an empathetic guide through life's complexities. I will collaborate with you, empowering positive choices for your emotional well-being. Together, we'll explore thoughts, actions, and responses to uncover insights for change.

Our sessions provide a judgment-free space for expression. I'm committed to supporting your healing, offering honest counsel. Whether addressing deep issues or celebrating small wins, each step aligns you with your goals.

Reflection between sessions is vital, and regular check-ins help us stay on track. Together, we'll navigate challenges and triumphs.

If you're ready to embrace change, let's transform life's transitions into growth opportunities.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 9 years

Community Counseling Centers of Chicago (C4), Director of Crisis Services, 2024 - Present
TImberline Knolls Residential Center, Clinical Unit Director, 2022 - 2023
Sertoma Center, Group/Individual Therapist, 2018 - 2022
Family First Services, Community Based Therapist, 2017 - 2018

Chicago State University, M.A. in Counseling, 2017
Southern Illinois Univeristy - Carbondale, B.A. in Psychology, 2012

Licensure

Illinois: 180.014349

Languages

English

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Attachment issues - Development of effective relational and communication skills; insight into family attachment patterns;fostering healthy family relationships.

Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
  • Cigna
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • United Healthcare

Out-of-pocket fees

Get reimbursed for sessions with Klaudia Carpenter

Many health insurance plans reimburse 50-80% of session fees with out-of-network therapists. Learn if your health insurance plan qualifies.

  • Individual sessions:$150 (55min)
  • Sliding scale:$70 - $150

Book a Free Initial Consultation

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