GET TO KNOW YOUR THERAPIST
Maeve Kell
Maeve Kell, MSW
EVERYONE DESERVES TO TRULY FEEL HEARD, SEEN, AND UNDERSTOOD.
SPECIALTIES
ADHD & ASD (NEURODIVERSITY)
DEPRESSION
LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY
TRAUMA/PTSD
DISABILITY RIGHTS
BIPOLAR DISORDER (MOOD DISORDERS)
WHY I WANT TO BECOME A THERAPIST
I am passionate about understanding and supporting each individual as they navigate their own psyche and share their unique story. I thoroughly enjoy creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where people can discover their own strengths, build resilience and self-compassion, and develop skills they can use to live life on their own terms.
I WANT TO BECOME A THERAPIST TO HELP GUIDE PEOPLE THROUGH THE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN THEIR LIVES THAT CAN OFTEN FEEL OVERWHELMING AND SCARY.
WHEN I WORK WITH CLIENTS, I support THEM in creating meaningful change, building resilience, and navigating life’s big challenges and transitions.
When I work with clients, I incorporate THREE THINGS to create positive change:
CURIOSITY | CALMNESS | VULNERability
My therapeutic style is calm and supportive. I strive to create this environment so that clients can feel assured that, even when sharing difficult or emotionally activating memories, they remain in a safe space where they can embrace their own knowing and vulnerability with confidence and ease. I seek to understand clients through the lens of their own values.
WHO I WORK WITH
I work with children, teens, and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma/ PTSD, and those who are adjusting to big life transitions. I also specialize in working with people who are a part of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with disabilities, and people who have ADHD or ASD.
My area of expertise is helping those struggling with trauma to help navigate feelings of overwhelm. I also help neurodivergent individuals develop tools for both emotional and sensory regulation.
What if I’ve tried therapy before and it didn’t work?
A LITTLE ABOUT ME & MY PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
- I completed my Bachelor’s in Psychology from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and my Master’s in Social Work at DePaul University.
- I am working to become a Licensed Social Worker with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
- I have completed a 27.5 hour Living Brave course by Dr. Brené Brown focusing on Vulnerability, Courage, Shame, and Empathy.
Loves THE ARTS
Enjoys a good thunderstorm
Loves oat milk lattes
DO YOU WISH YOU WERE BETTER EQUIPPED TO HANDLE CHALLENGING SITUATIONS? DO YOU WANT TO INCREASE YOUR ABILITY TO NAVIGATE LIFE’S UPS AND DOWNS?
Repair isn’t just about saying, “I’m sorry.”
It’s about helping someone understand what was happening beneath the words.
The conversations that build trust often sound like:
“Here’s what I was feeling.”
“Here’s why I reacted that way.”
“Help me understand your experience, too.”
When both people feel safe enough to explain instead of defend, relationships have room to heal. And grow.
Therapy in Chicago.
Lincoln Park • Lakeview • Ravenswood • Wicker Park
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If something felt off… and you didn’t know how to come back from it.
Misunderstandings happen in every relationship.
But it’s not getting it right the first time that builds trust.
It’s the ability to repair, to come back, and to stay connected even after things feel messy.
👉 Link in bio to read.
Therapy in Chicago.
Lincoln Park • Lakeview • Ravenswood • Wicker Park
#ChicagoTherapy #ChicagoTherapist #LincolnParkChicago #RelationshipRepair #EmotionalSafety
Today we’re celebrating Mariana Angel Mosti and Michelle Bielecki 💛
We’re so grateful to have two incredible therapists celebrating birthdays today. Mariana brings a culturally responsive, trauma-informed perspective that helps clients reconnect with their resilience and move toward healing with greater self-compassion. Michelle’s calm, collaborative style helps clients untangle life’s challenges while building practical tools for lasting growth and confidence.
Happy Birthday, Mariana and Michelle! We hope your year is filled with joy, meaningful moments, and time doing the things that bring you both the same care and fulfillment you offer your clients every day. 🎉
Therapy in Chicago.
Lincoln Park • Lakeview • Ravenswood • Wicker Park
#ChicagoTherapy #ChicagoTherapist #LincolnParkChicago #MentalHealth
It wasn’t what you meant… but it still created distance.
A comment, a tone, or a reaction lands wrong, and suddenly something small feels much bigger.
In close relationships, misunderstandings aren’t a failure. They’re part of being human with each other.
What matters most is what happens next.
👉 Link in bio to read.
Therapy in Chicago.
Lincoln Park • Lakeview • Ravenswood • Wicker Park
#ChicagoTherapy #ChicagoTherapist #LincolnParkChicago #EmotionalSafety #RelationshipRepair
Today we’re celebrating Maddie Lalevee 💛
Maddie has a remarkable way of helping clients recognize the strengths they already possess while gently challenging the patterns that keep them feeling stuck. Her thoughtful balance of acceptance and accountability empowers people to navigate life’s biggest transitions with greater confidence and resilience.
Wishing you the happiest birthday, Maddie — may your year be filled with long runs, memorable meals at new restaurants, and plenty of time on the yoga mat doing what you love 🎉
Therapy in Chicago.
Lincoln Park • Lakeview • Ravenswood • Wicker Park
#ChicagoTherapy #ChicagoTherapist #LincolnParkChicago #MentalHealth
You don`t have to become someone new to outgrow what no longer fits.
Sometimes the kindest thing you can do for yourself is simply make space for a new chapter to unfold.
Therapy in Chicago.
Lincoln Park • Lakeview • Ravenswood • Wicker Park
#ChicagoTherapy #LifeTransitions #MentalHealthChicago
It`s okay if who you were no longer fits. That`s not failure. That`s growth.
Meet Mariana, who works with transitions, emotional resilience, and self trust.
Mariana supports clients who feel caught between who they`ve been and who they`re becoming, offering a grounded space to process change and move forward with more clarity and confidence.
Learn more about Mariana or request an appointment via the link in our bio.
Therapy in Chicago.
Lincoln Park • Lakeview • Ravenswood • Wicker Park
#ChicagoTherapy #ChicagoTherapist #LincolnParkChicago #SelfTrust #EmotionalGrowth
Sometimes moving forward isn’t about pushing harder.
It’s about gently releasing what no longer feels like home.
Therapy in Chicago.
Lincoln Park • Lakeview • Ravenswood • Wicker Park
#ChicagoTherapy #LifeTransitions #MentalHealthChicago