About Kaylie Short
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Teenagers (13-17)
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Emotionally Focused
Compassion Focused
Existential
Culturally Sensitive
Narrative
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Kaylie Short
I have always been interested in the ways people make sense of their lives — their relationships, hardships, desires, and the experiences that shape who they become. From a young age, my life exposed me to a wide range of communities, cultures, belief systems, and ways of life, teaching me to be curious about how people understand who they are, what they believe, and how they want to live.
I work with individuals and couples navigating relationship struggles, anxiety and overwhelm, grief and loss, major life transitions, questions of identity and self-worth, and difficulty trusting themselves or knowing how they want to move forward. I am especially drawn to work around relationships and intimacy, including communication, conflict, attachment, sexuality, and the balance between our own needs and those of the people we love. I welcome LGBTQ+ clients as well as people in polyamorous and ethically non-monogamous relationships.
In therapy, I’m interested not only in what is happening, but in what might be underneath it — the experiences that have shaped you, the ways you’ve learned to protect yourself, the emotions and desires that can be difficult to make room for, and the patterns that seem to repeat themselves. The goal isn’t to endlessly analyze the past, but to understand yourself in context and have more freedom in how you want to live, relate, and move forward.
What should a new client know about working with you?
My style is warm, curious, collaborative, and engaged. I won’t approach you as a problem to solve or assume there is one “right” way for you to live. I’m interested in understanding your experience in context — what has happened to you, what matters to you, and how you’ve learned to relate to yourself and others. Together, we can look at the ways you’ve adapted to your experiences, what those ways of being have offered or protected, and whether they still reflect who you are and how you want to live.
I’m reflective and analytical in my approach, while also paying close attention to what is happening emotionally and experientially. We may notice physical sensations, recurring relationship dynamics, conflicting parts of yourself, or what is happening between us in the room. I also believe there is room for humor, directness, uncertainty, and ordinary human conversation in good therapy.
With couples and partners, I try to help each person become more able to speak honestly, listen generously, and understand what is happening underneath familiar conflicts. The goal is not to decide who is right, but to create enough understanding and safety for each person to show up more fully and make thoughtful choices about the relationship they are building together.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Early sessions are usually about getting to know you and developing a fuller picture of what brings you to therapy. We’ll talk about what is happening in your life now, but also about the relationships, experiences, losses, values, beliefs, and parts of your history that have shaped you. I’m interested in how you’ve come to understand yourself and others, what you’ve learned to expect from relationships, and what feels important to you now. Together, we’ll identify what you would like to be different and what feels most important to explore.
From there, sessions are responsive rather than following a rigid formula. We might unpack something that happened during the week, notice a recurring relationship pattern, make connections between something happening now and an earlier experience, stay with an emotion that is difficult to access, or look more closely at a belief, reaction, or desire that keeps showing up. Sometimes the work is about understanding something more deeply; other times it’s about figuring out what to do with what you already know.
I’ll ask questions, offer observations or a different perspective, and at times challenge an assumption or ask us to slow something down. Depending on what feels useful, we may also talk about something to practice or pay attention to between sessions. Over time, the work is about connecting the dots while creating more room for choice — so that old experiences and familiar patterns can inform your story without having to determine what happens next.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $150 for 53 minutes
Ongoing session: $130 for 53 minutes
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
- Files your insurance claim: You pay the session fee upfront and the provider files the claim for you, so you can get reimbursed directly without worrying about the paperwork
- Charges post-reimbursement amount: This provider will only charge you for the amount you pay after you get reimbursed from your insurance plan, so you don’t need to pay the session fee upfront
Office location
Kaylie Short, LPC also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Moody Bible Institute, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
NPI number
1720796246
How soon can I make an appointment with Kaylie Short?
Generally, Kaylie Short has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Kaylie Short's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Kaylie Short accepting new patients?
Kaylie Short generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Kaylie Short's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Kaylie Short accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Kaylie Short online?
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What practice does Kaylie Short work with?
Kaylie Short works with Lieser Counseling Services PLLC.
Where is Kaylie Short's office located?
Kaylie Short has 2 office locations in Chicago, view full addresses on Kaylie Short's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Kaylie Short?
Kaylie Short frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Kaylie Short on their profile.
What languages does Kaylie Short speak?
Kaylie Short speaks English.