Kelly Kilkuskie, LMHC, NY | Psychotherapist

About Kelly Kilkuskie

Focus areas

Adult Psychotherapy

Gender Affirming Counseling

Self Esteem Issues

Confidence Issues

LGBTQ+ Counseling

Young Adult Issues

Family Issues

Relationship Struggles

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Coaching

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Integrative

Compassion Focused

Person-Centered

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Kelly Kilkuskie

I'm Kelly (she/her/hers) – The Unexpected Therapist. I work primarily with LGBTQIA+ and other non-conventional individuals and lifestyles who are struggling with living authentically, gender and sexual identities, other identity concerns, transitions in life, relational concerns, job issues, feeling unfulfilled, or looking to learn and grow as a human. When I was looking for my own therapist, I could never find anyone I felt would really “get me” – someone I would truly vibe with. This was pretty disheartening, especially considering research continues to show that our engagement with our therapist is the best indicator of therapeutic progress. As a therapist, I found I tended to work best with unconventional individuals, primarily LGBTQIA+, and they tended to gravitate toward me as well. Many clients would tell me they had seen another therapist but it just hadn't worked out. It seemed clear we agreed this was because I'm less traditional and not quite what my clients had expected. That I'm not a stuffy, boring therapist robot – but instead a human with personality, sass, and a great sense of humor! :) After over ten years working as a therapist to the present day, I've noticed that every time someone asks about my profession and I tell them I'm a therapist, they seem shocked that I could be one. They guess professions quite the opposite, as if a therapist “should” look or be another way (read: some societal construct they've picked up where a therapist is drab and zzz). That someone at the top of their class rankings with two Master's degrees, who has worked in many varied clinical settings and is obsessed with continuing education courses and trainings (currently have over 200 of the about 45 required every 3 years) “must” not be like ME. (Hmph!) So I became the therapist I could never find!

In-network insurances

Out-of-pocket fees and assistance

Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay

Popular visit reasons

Anxiety

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Women's Mental Health Issues

Worry

Young Adult Issues

Anxiety

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Education and background

Practice names

The Unexpected Therapist

NPI number

1255754289

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Kelly Kilkuskie?

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Is Kelly Kilkuskie accepting new patients?

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Does Kelly Kilkuskie accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Kelly Kilkuskie online?

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What practice does Kelly Kilkuskie work with?

Kelly Kilkuskie works with The Unexpected Therapist.

What are common reasons for patients to see Kelly Kilkuskie?

Kelly Kilkuskie frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Kelly Kilkuskie on their profile.