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?
If something feels tender, even in a season of growth…
Not all grief comes from loss you can name easily.
Sometimes it’s the quiet realization that a version of you no longer exists in the same way.
This blog explores how to hold both gratitude and grief without pushing either away.
👉 Link in bio to read.
Therapy in Chicago.
Lincoln Park • Lakeview • Ravenswood • Wicker Park
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Today we’re celebrating Jack Smith-Moore and his 2-year anniversary at LPTG 💛
As our Clinical Director, Jack brings a steady, thoughtful presence to both his leadership and clinical work. His belief in honoring each person’s lived experience, building genuine trust, and helping people uncover their own strengths has made a meaningful impact on our clients and the therapists he supports.
We’re so grateful for the guidance, perspective, and dedication Jack has brought to LPTG over the past two years. Happy anniversary, Jack — we’re excited for all that’s still ahead 💛
Therapy in Chicago.
Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Ravenswood, Wicker Park
#ChicagoTherapy #ChicagoTherapist #LincolnParkChicago #MentalHealth
You can love your life… and still miss who you used to be.
Growth doesn’t always feel expansive.
Sometimes it comes with a quiet kind of grief for the versions of yourself that no longer fit.
👉 Link in bio to read.
Therapy in Chicago.
Lincoln Park • Lakeview • Ravenswood • Wicker Park
#ChicagoTherapy #ChicagoTherapist #LincolnParkChicago #LifeTransitions #EmotionalGrowth
When parenting feels uneven, it can start to affect everything.
Meet Maeve, who supports parenting dynamics, relationship stress, and emotional balance.
Maeve works with individuals and couples navigating imbalance and frustration, helping make invisible labor visible and rebuild a sense of shared responsibility.
Learn more about Maeve or request an appointment via the link in our bio.
Therapy in Chicago.
Lincoln Park • Lakeview • Ravenswood • Wicker Park
#ChicagoTherapy #ChicagoTherapist #LincolnParkChicago #RelationshipSupport #Parenting
The mental load isn’t always visible.
It’s the remembering, planning, anticipating, and holding everything together.
And over time, that adds up.
👉 Link in bio to read.
Therapy in Chicago.
Lincoln Park • Lakeview • Ravenswood • Wicker Park
#ChicagoTherapy #ChicagoTherapist #LincolnParkChicago #ParentingStress #EmotionalLabor
Carrying everything quietly doesn’t mean it’s sustainable.
Meet Olivia, who works with parenting dynamics and emotional load.
Olivia supports families, including parents who feel responsible for holding everything together, to help them name the mental load and begin shifting patterns that lead to burnout and resentment.
Learn more about Olivia or request an appointment via the link in our bio.
Therapy in Chicago.
Lincoln Park • Lakeview • Ravenswood • Wicker Park
#ChicagoTherapy #ChicagoTherapist #LincolnParkChicago #ParentingSupport #MentalLoad
“What can I fully own?”
It’s a small question, but it can change the way responsibility feels at home.
Shared parenting isn’t only about dividing tasks. It can also mean taking something from start to finish — noticing it, remembering it, planning for it, and following through.
That kind of ownership can make partnership feel more shared.
Therapy in Chicago.
Lincoln Park • Lakeview • Ravenswood • Wicker Park
#ChicagoTherapy #ParentingSupport #MentalLoad
If you’re reading this running on three hours of sleep, you’re not alone.
Some nights the exhaustion doesn’t turn off the thoughts, it just makes them louder. You’re tired enough to sleep and awake enough to spiral anyway.
Therapy can help quiet the noise, not by ignoring it, but by understanding what it’s trying to tell you.
👉 Link in bio to book.
Therapy in Chicago.
Lincoln Park • Lakeview • Ravenswood • Wicker Park
#ChicagoTherapy #ChicagoTherapist #AnxietySupport #TherapyInChicago #MentalHealthMatters