KELLY BORGHI, LCSW,
CADC, CODP I

welcome!

PHILOSOPHY & APPROACH:
I believe that every person has the ability to learn and grow from their challenges. I also understand that investing time and energy into healing and growth is a large commitment. 

“Therapy isn’t brain magic” - Unfortunately, I don’t have a magic wand to wave that will instantly heal you. The reality is, therapy is a lot of hard work, both inside the office and outside the office. For example, if you want to lose weight and be more physically fit and healthy, you might start regularly going to the gym and start eating a healthier diet. What you do inside the gym and outside the gym are equally important in this scenario. This is also true for therapy. Regularly attending therapy is just one important step on your journey to healing. 

I will work alongside you to help keep you accountable in reaching your goals. I will be direct, honest, and transparent with you. You are the expert on your life, and you probably already know what is working and what might not be working for you. The real struggle, though, is figuring out the “why”, and then figuring out how to apply that information so that you can make lasting changes. That is where I come in.

WORKING WITH ME:
My passion is working with individuals on the following topics:

• Figuring out your passion in life, and how to go for it

• Learning about your own communication style and how to integrate that in areas like work, school, and relationships

• Exploring the use of substances in your life

• Overcoming feelings of depression and anxiety

• Learning how to identify various defense mechanisms and the vulnerabilities that those defensive mechanisms are protecting

• Resolving barriers that may be preventing you from being your best self

• Improving your marriage and/or relationships and exploring the role your love language plays in your relationships

• Learning how to be more of your authentic self. And Learning how to overcome feeling nervous about what others may think, in order to put your incredible self out into the world without worry or doubt

• Learning about what mental wellness means for YOU. Whether that includes exercise, medication, yoga, or even photography - (the list is endless, but you don’t have to feel overwhelmed by the process of figuring this out... I can help)

• Learning about your unique personality type by utilizing various personality instruments, and using that information to improve your insight and understanding about yourself, how you love, how you communicate, and how you take in information from the world around you.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:
I am humbled to have worked with a wide variety of people in many different settings and for various different concerns. I have worked with people directly in their homes and in the community, in an office, in a hospital, and in a residential program setting, just to name a few. My diverse background has given me the opportunity to experience many different people with many very different struggles, which has helped to shape my philosophy and approach to therapy in genuinely treating everyone like the unique individuals that they are.

Education:
- Masters Degree in Social Work | Aurora University
- Bachelors Degree in Psychology | Roosevelt University

Licenses/Certifications:
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Co-Occurring Substance Use and Mental Health Disorder Professional (CODP I)
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)
- Certified Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP) Facilitator

ABOUT ME:
I reside in Northern Illinois with my husband, and our two bengal cats, Tyrion and Ghost. And yes, I will ABSOLUTELY show you some super cute pictures of them running on their cat wheel, taking walks on a leash, or going for rides in the car! When I am not entertaining my mini leopard cats, you can find me reading, watching a good television show, or gardening.

I have been described as laid back, relaxed, and easy to talk to. For those of you that are familiar with Myers-Briggs personality types, I am an INFJ. Some key characteristics of the INFJ are their strong sense of intuition and emotional understanding. The ‘extroverted feeling’ characteristic of this type makes these individuals highly aware of what other people are feeling.

Individuals I have worked with in the past have said the following about me: 

• “She’s exactly what a counselor should be, and definitely is the type that can connect with anyone”

• “I love working with Kelly...she is so empathetic and compassionate and has a true gift for being able to make a connection with anyone. She’s always eager to help whenever I need it and I genuinely look forward to everyday that I get to talk to her. She is truly a wonderful counselor!” 

• “I enjoy our conversations and she poses questions that make me really think about the way I’m feeling.”

• “Kelly is great! It felt like I was talking with a good friend, but one who was knowledgeable in therapy. She is so easy to talk to!”

• “Kelly is a great counselor and was really understanding with my situation and really motivating and empowering.” 

KELLY BORGHI, LCSW
P: (224) 856-7560
F: (815) 669-4053
E: kelly@borghicounseling.com