About Nancy
Nancy Kennedy
Nancy Kennedy, BSN, MAPC, LPC, is a graduate of the Master of Arts Pastoral Counseling program at Loyola University Chicago, Institute of Pastoral Studies. Originally a native of Montana, she has many years of experience as a nurse, a mother of five and now a professional counselor.
Nancy brings a rich background in working with individuals and families in crisis as a critical care nurse, as well as 25 years of family life. She has a passion for strengthening marriages and creating healthy family environments. Nancy’s experience includes a working knowledge and zeal for holistic medicine, learning differences, child development, addiction recovery, codependence, spiritual direction and is trained as a domestic violence advocate. She has served 3 years on the executive steering committee of the Archdiocese of Chicago Domestic Violence Outreach as an educator and parish support liaison.
As a pastoral counselor, Nancy is able to include a client’s unique spirituality in a plan for psychological wholeness and healing while creating a warm and supportive environment. She works with individuals, couples, and families who are interested in maneuvering the hardships of life in a healthy way. Nancy practices psychodynamic therapy and integrates Attachment Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, EMDR, Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy, and The Gottman Method.
My Approach & Values
Life is full of transitions and often presents with challenges that require us to adapt and change. I can help by creating a safe environment that promotes healing and growth through the changes of life. I do this by being attentive, supportive, challenging and compassionate while embracing the losses and struggles that our lives bring. The short term goal of therapy is symptom reduction, while the long-term goal is transformation.
I work with those who want to address their depression, anxiety, grief, and self-esteem. I am passionate about enriching marriages and families and have much experience working with children. As a spiritually sensitive psychotherapist, I approach this process of healing and growth as sacred work, approaching each person as someone to be deeply respected.
I work with those who are interested in strengthening their relationships or working to move past their hurts and traumas into a healthier way of living. I like to help my clients understand what self-care is and learn the imperative to care for the self before they can care for others.
My Credentials
- Licensed Professional Counselor, Illinois & Colorado
- BSN, Montana State University
- Master of Arts Pastoral Counseling, Institute of Pastoral Studies, Loyola University Chicago
- Domestic Violence Advocate, State of Illinois 40 Hours Trained
- Catholic Psychotherapy Association
Affordable Counseling
Helping Individuals, Couples, Families & Groups
Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family & Group Therapy
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