Elle Kirby

My name is Elle Kirby, and I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in the Chicago area. I am passionate about working with adults and adolescents to help reduce stress, gain resilience, and improve quality of life in a holistic manner. I am also a certified yoga teacher and specialize in managing the mind-body connection.

My approach

I provide an open approach in my practice, utilizing methods from multiple modalities to help regulate emotions, manage anxiety, and learn to cope with past trauma. I combine mindfulness techniques with different evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, to help foster overall wellness.

My focus

We start where you are! Therapy can be an intimidating process to begin; I strive to create an open, warm, and inviting space to help strengthen the therapeutic relationship. With time, we can shift to a solution-based focus on goals.

My communication style

I offer an open approach within sessions, striving to create a warm and safe space to explore any presenting issues. I am also a certified yoga teacher, and specialize in managing the mind-body connection and overall holistic wellness, with options to incorporate physical movement in tandem with mindfulness exercises.