Kelly Klikus, LAC, NJ | Psychotherapist

About Kelly Klikus

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Families

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Kelly Klikus

Kelly Ann Klikus is an Associate Counselor providing individual, couple, and family therapy for both adults and children. Her practice includes intakes, assessment administration and interpretation, and thoughtful treatment planning tailored to each client's needs. Kelly brings a warm, patient presence to her work, particularly with clients navigating crisis, disruptive behaviors, or interpersonal challenges, and she's skilled at de-escalating stressors while knowing when to guide clients toward additional support. Before transitioning into clinical counseling, Kelly spent over fifteen years as an educator, working with students across grade levels, including gifted and talented and kindergarten populations, as well as coaching swimmers with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This background gives her deep experience communicating with families, advocating for children, and collaborating with Child Study Teams to build actionable, supportive plans for home and school life. Kelly holds a background in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Rutgers University. She is a member of the American Counseling Association, the New Jersey Counseling Association, and the Chi Sigma Iota Honors Society, and is also a published poetry author. Kelly is dedicated to helping individuals and families build stronger communication, resilience, and personal growth.

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Popular visit reasons

Depression

Pain Management Consultation

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

Depression

Pain Management Consultation

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Psychosexual Evaluation

Education and background

Practice names

Wellnite 2

Education and training

Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Rutgers University, Bachelor's

NPI number

1679399802

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Kelly Klikus?

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Is Kelly Klikus accepting new patients?

Kelly Klikus generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Kelly Klikus's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Kelly Klikus accept my insurance?

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What practice does Kelly Klikus work with?

Kelly Klikus works with Wellnite 2.

What are common reasons for patients to see Kelly Klikus?

Kelly Klikus frequently sees patients for Depression, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Kelly Klikus on their profile.