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Kaylie Short LPC

Meeting You with Curiosity, Compassion, and a Love for Metaphor

    About Me

    I am forever amazed by the natural strengths and resiliencies that individuals possess… and even with this, life is hard. All that we experience and navigate can be overwhelming, leaving us with a jumbled mess of emotions, hurts, and fears that can feel daunting and sometimes even debilitating.

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    Together we can begin to unravel and make sense of this overwhelming mess, whether it is a specific circumstance, life change, relationship dynamic or the combination of multiple challenging experiences. We can help shine a light on your inner world as you observe and uncover your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors—how they unfold and how they may be benefiting and undermining you. With compassionate acceptance of the things you have gone through, I want to help you become more of your authentic self and pursue the life and relationships you desire.

    Areas of Expertise

    Relationships & Couples Therapy

    Third Culture Kid (TCK) & Expat Experiences

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    Narrative & Strengths-Based Therapy

    Anxiety, Emotional Overwhelm & Life Transitions

    Self-Compassion & Authentic Living

    Spirituality, Meaning & Self-Discovery

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    Trauma & Attachment-Focused Care

    Identity Exploration & Personal Growth

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    Philosophy & Approach

    As a therapist I am engaged, genuine and accepting. It is important to me to create a relationship built on safety, trust, and hope, where individuals feel accepted and challenged to grow in new and meaningful ways. I’m big on using metaphors and word pictures to help better understand our own and each other’s inner worlds and how we each navigate experiences.

    I am passionate about coming alongside people and empowering them to use their strengths and resources to navigate the challenging and overwhelming circumstances in their life.

    And if you don’t know where to start, great—let’s figure it out together.

    What I Offer

    • Individual Therapy: Support for identity exploration, anxiety, trauma, emotional overwhelm, self-esteem, and life transitions.

    • Couples Therapy: Helping partners strengthen communication, deepen understanding, and navigate relational challenges together.

    • Trauma & Attachment-Focused Care: Compassionate support for understanding how past experiences shape present emotions, behaviors, and relationships.

    • Spirituality & Meaning Exploration: Creating space to explore spirituality, identity, purpose, and personal values without judgment.

    • Support for TCK & Expat Experiences: Helping individuals navigate belonging, identity, cultural transitions, and connection.

    Address

    3950 N Lowell Ave.

    Chicago, IL. 60641

    Phone

    Phone 773-706-8277

    Fax 773-787-2028

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