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Dr. Kiya Immergluck

Dr. Kiya Immergluck, LCPC

Therapist · Illinois · 41+ years of experience

Experienced counselor focused on life transitions

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At a glance

Listed location
Illinois
Experience
41+ years
Credentials
LCPC
Languages
English
License (Illinois)
LCPC · No. 180.006324
NPI
1437470846

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  • 41 years experience
  • LCPC in Illinois
  • Works with aging concerns

About Kiya

Dr. Kiya Immergluck helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and relationship concerns. She also works with issues around intimacy, parenting, career changes, and mood conditions such as bipolar disorder. Her practice includes attention to aging and geriatric issues alongside areas like LGBTQ concerns, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

Dr. Immergluck is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, shown as LCPC, and brings 41 years of professional experience to her work. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She uses conversation and practical planning to address what matters most to the client.

In sessions she listens first, then tailors the dialogue and plan to the individual. That might include talking through coping skills for anxiety, planning steps to manage addiction, or sorting through relationship patterns. She emphasizes clear, doable steps rather than abstract talk.

Dr. Immergluck encourages people to see seeking help as a brave step. She aims to support and empower clients as they work toward a more fulfilling life. Progress is paced to each person’s goals and circumstances.

Her background and long experience mean she has worked with many kinds of life changes - from career shifts to losses and medical challenges. People can expect straightforward guidance, practical strategies, and steady support while they make changes.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCancerCodependencyCommitment issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexualityWomen's issues

Experience

41+ years

Credentials

Illinois

Languages

English

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on skills you can practice between sessions. One common approach emphasizes learning coping skills and behavioral changes to manage anxiety and mood symptoms; it teaches concrete exercises and step-by-step plans to reduce distress. Another useful approach concentrates on communication and relationship patterns, helping people notice interaction habits and try different ways of relating to partners or family members. These approaches help with stress, addiction recovery, grief, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your needs, consider your goals, and work with you to choose methods that fit your preferences and situation. You and the therapist check in regularly and adjust the plan if something is not working.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, avoid travel time, and keep momentum between appointments. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or for sessions that do not require being on camera. Discussing practical preferences up front helps shape a plan that fits everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting concerns, ADHD, and related life changes. Aging and geriatric issues are also listed among her areas of focus.

How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?

The approach is practical and person-centered, starting with listening then tailoring conversation and plans to each client. Sessions focus on concrete steps, coping skills, and clear goals rather than abstract theory.

What is her professional background?

She has 41 years of professional work experience supporting people through a wide range of concerns. That experience informs practical, steady guidance for life transitions and emotional struggles.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is an Illinois LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and practices from Illinois.

Are sessions available in languages other than English or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

Which session formats are offered?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the provider before scheduling.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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