Hello! My name is Kaitlyn Cornell. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist Supervisor, and the Owner of KC Counseling, LLC. In 2019, I started KC Counseling, LLC after my interest in working with eating disorders grew into an immense passion for working with those who struggle in their relationship with food and their body.

It’s no surprise that my passion for ED treatment is a result of my own struggles in my relationship with food and my body. I have so much empathy for those who may be struggling, and I understand this is not an easy process. Despite the turbulent journey that healing can be, I always hold hope that you can heal.

My approach to ED treatment is based on the Health at Every Size, Intuitive Eating, and Anti-Diet model. I am also certified in DBT, which is particularly useful in eating disorder treatment. I fully believe in building trust with your body in order to understand your nutritional needs. I understand the pressure that cultural fatphobia and weight stigma put on people of all races, genders, sexual orientations, sizes, and socioeconomic statuses. Through treatment, clients heal their struggles with food, embrace and celebrate their body size, make peace with food, and give their body and mind the respect it deserves.

kcornell@kccounselingllc.com

Shae Ellington is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her experience is primarily focused on trauma and crisis work with adults, as well as mood disorders, depression, grief, anxiety disorders, and LGBTQ+ issues.

Shae uses a trauma-informed, Health at Every Size lens to treat patients. Although her approach is eclectic, and individualized to the patient, she utilizes crisis response, ACT, CBT, DBT, and somatic work.

Shae is down-to-earth, empathetic, solution-focused, and passionate about equipping patients with empowering tools to move throughout the world and navigate the difficulties they face.

sellington@kccounselingllc.com

My name is Rachael Brewer (she/her) and I am a clinician at KC Counseling. I am completing my Masters degree at University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign School of Social Work. As a former division 1 cross country and track and field athlete, I understand the pressures put on athletes to perform their best at all costs. Often these pressures come with trying to look a certain way in order to be the best. I believe all bodies can be successful in sport and will work with clients by approaching treatment from the foundation of Health At Every Size, Intuitive Eating, and Anti-Diet models.

rkamps@kccounselingllc.com

Hello! My name is Kim (she/her) and I am a clinician at KC Counseling. I completed my Master of Social Work degree at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and received my undergraduate degree in clinical psychology from the University of Illinois. Approaches I use include, but are not limited to, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and principles of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT). I am a LGBTQIA+ affirming provider and align with Anti-Diet, Intuitive Eating, and Health at Every Size principles.

My goal is to honor your self-determination and lived experiences throughout your healing process. In our time together, I aim to work collaboratively to help you achieve greater freedom with food and your body, as well as navigate any other challenges you are experiencing. I strive to provide a compassionate, calming therapeutic space where you are free to be your whole self. I believe each person’s unique strengths, cultural values, and experiences are an asset to their recovery journey. Let’s work together to help you fight back against your eating disorder!

kbyckowski@kccounselingllc.com

Hi!! My Name is Domminique Kinnie. I go by Domm. I received my master’s in Clinical Counseling from Eastern Illinois University. I have experience working in various mental health settings including inpatient behavioral health facilities and hospital emergency rooms. I have worked with individuals with a variety of mental health diagnoses and trauma. I have a passion for working with children and enjoy using play and expressive arts to help my clients achieve their goals. I especially enjoy working with children and adolescents who are neurodivergent, have attachment concerns, and/or have been exposed to significant trauma.

Therapeutic approaches I use include therapeutic play, PCR Therapy (Parent Child Relationship Therapy), expressive arts, solution focused play, SIT (Sensory Integration Therapy), CBT, and DBT. I am also certified in TIC (Trauma Informed Care) and AMSR (Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk).

It is important to me that children and their families have a safe and judgement free space to address conflict and process their emotions. I want the therapeutic process to be a positive experience for everyone involved. My goal is to work with each client and collaborate as a team with their families to ensure the best possible outcome to achieve their therapeutic goals. Therapy at times can be frustrating and uncomfortable. As we explore past traumatic experiences and learn to sit with uncomfortable emotions, I encourage you to trust me and trust the process.

dkinnie@kccounselingllc.com

Hi! My name is Paola Alcantara (she/her) and I am a clinician at KC counseling. I received my master’s in School & Clinical Counseling from National Louis University. I have worked in educational settings for the last 6 years as a K-12 Bilingual Educator where I learned how to navigate school systems, collaborate with professionals and most importantly create and maintain relationships with students and their families. My transition to becoming a trauma-informed counselor has allowed me to continue working with children, youth & adults with a variety of mental health diagnoses keeping in mind cultural and demographic needs.

Therapeutic approaches I use include, but not limited to, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, DBT skills (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Motivational Interviewing, therapeutic play and expressive arts. My relationship with weight and body image throughout my life motivated me to pursue working in the field of ED treatment. I strongly align with the Health at Every Size, Intuitive Eating, and Anti-Diet Culture model principles that consider the importance between intersectionality and ED care.

I strive to utilize my passion as a clinician to provide a safe therapeutic space to process life’s challenges and work alongside you towards your vision of healing, joy and empowerment.

Hello, I'm Jaelyn Vickery, an MSW working as a clinician at KC Counseling. My journey in this field has strong roots as I have navigated and overcame my own challenges with an eating disorder. As a former D1 athlete and one of five sisters, I understand the challenging cultural norms surrounding body image.

My approach to therapy is rooted in Health at Every Size (HAES) principles, promoting the idea that well-being is not determined by body size. I am also trained in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), which allows me to work collaboratively with individuals to identify and change harmful thought patterns related to body image and eating behaviors.

I am passionate about creating a safe and supportive space for individuals on their journey toward healing. My goal is to empower clients to embrace their bodies, cultivate a positive relationship with food, and develop resilience in the face of societal pressures. I look forward to working together on your journey.

jvickery@kccounseling.com

Hello! My name is Jess, and I am an MSW clini.ian at KC Counseling My heart for working with this population stems from my personal experiences of a negative relationship with food, disordered eating, and negative body image struggles.

I am passionate about providing a safe space where individuals feel they belong and can focus whole-heartedly on their healing journey. I strive to empower and encourage my clients towards embracing their WHOLE self and overcoming any obstacles that stand in the way of them growing into the best version of themselves. My hope is that my clients may show up authentically and unapologetically in every space of their lives!

Hi! I’m Ashley Peters, a non-diet Registered Dietitian, and supervising RD here at KC. I have worked on a college campus for the last 6 years specializing in eating disorders, disordered eating behaviors, and intuitive eating. I understand that making an appointment with a dietitian can be very triggering based on a person’s history. Let me ease your mind that our sessions will provide a positive, inclusive approach to help you feel in control of your food, thoughts around diet culture, food rules and weight stigma. You CAN have a healthier relationship with food and not be consumed by intrusive thoughts all day. Please allow me to walk alongside you as you become in-tune with nutrition that feels good to you and your body.

apeters@kccounselingllc.com

Hi! I'm Addison Allee and I'm a non-diet Registered Dietitian, who is passionate about using a Health at Every Size (HAES) approach to help clients repair their relationship with food and nutrition. I completed my Bachelors degree at Arizona State University, and my graduate internship at Illinois State University. I have experience providing medical nutrition therapy for individuals with a variety of different health conditions, and I love helping clients find new ways to add nutrition to meals and snacks, without focusing on restriction. Let's work together to remove the feelings of guilt and shame after eating, and focus on what it would feel like to make peace with food, and experience food freedom.

I want to acknowledge my own privilege of being a cisgender woman living in a white, straight sized body. I want you to know I care about and value your own unique lived experiences. I will hold space for you, and listen without judgment. I understand the importance of looking at health through a holistic and trauma-informed lens. I want you to feel heard and empowered as we work together towards nourishment and finding the joy in food and nutrition.

aallee@kccounselingllc.com

Hello! My name is Logan Smith and I’m a Registered Dietitian. I received my Bachelors in Applied Science from Youngstown State University. I provide nutrition counseling for eating disorders, disordered eating, and intuitive eating and implement a Health at Every Size approach.

I understand the desire to try the latest diet trend in the hope of shrinking your body. With my approach, I will help you ditch the diet mentality for good and create a healthy relationship with food. Let’s work together to help you achieve food freedom.

lsullivan@kccounselingllc.com

I’m Alex, a Registered Dietitian rooted in non-diet, intuitive eating, and Health at Every Size (HAES) principles. I received a PhD in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where I studied feeding practices with children and worked directly with the college student population to combat diet culture messaging. From this I learned how our relationship with food is one of the first important relationships we have with our environment! And, as with any relationship, our relationship with food is complex and deeply personal. It takes courage to be willing to ask for help with your relationship with food and eating. I look forward to meeting you exactly where you are and holding space for where you want to go. Together, let’s navigate your path towards nourishment that supports your body, your life, and your wellness.

alundquist@kccounselingllc.com