Ms. Elly Kutch, MSW, LCSW

Education

School:
Loyola University

Degree:
MSW

Additional Certificates:

• BA Social Work
• LCSW

Ms. Kutch graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Purdue North Central and a Masters in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Ms. Kutch has worked in a variety of settings including a women’s recovery home, specialized foster care in Cook County, elementary and high schools, a domestic violence shelter, and an outpatient facility working closely with the juvenile justice system. Elly has taught parenting and co-parenting classes and has substantial experience counseling clients of all age ranges experiencing adversity.  She specializes in anxiety and depression, the connection between diet and mental health, substance use, and self-esteem.

Ms. Kutch often uses a strengths-based approach along with components of motivational interviewing, CBT, and person-centered.

“My goal is to create a space where clients feel valued, supported, and strengthened. I hope to provide the knowledge and encouragement a person needs to navigate life’s challenges and climb to their highest
potential.”

Issues Treated

Specialties

Depression
Spirituality
Relationship Issues

Session Types

Telehealth
Individual Therapy

Age Specialties

Adults
Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19)
Preteens / Tweens (11 to 13)

Types of Therapy

Individuals
Christian Counseling
Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Person-Centered
Strength-Based
Trauma-Focused