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Kellee Watkins

VirtualIn-PersonHigh Satisfaction Rate

19 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In Illinois

In-Network

Accepting 9 Insurance providers

Meet Kellee

I help adults confidently navigate life transitions, manage stress, and build self-esteem. My approach is supportive and practical, using focused, short-term strategies like CBT and strengths-based care tailored to each client. I specialize in career development and adjustment to change, and I’m dedicated to providing culturally responsive, holistic support. Together, we’ll work toward meaningful, lasting growth in your personal and professional life.

Together, we’ll work toward meaningful, lasting growth in your personal and professional life.

Communication Style

  • Affirming
  • Authentic
  • Instructive
  • Mindful
  • Solution-oriented

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Black community
  • Veterans
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for Illinois residents

1515 N. Harlem Ave
Suite 205-5, Oak Park, Illinois 60302

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Practices in

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Additional

Interests

Outside of work, I’m a dedicated binge-watcher with a black belt in BritBox and Acorn TV marathons—if there were awards for “just one more episode,” I’d have a trophy case. I love going to the movies (shoutout to my AMC Stubs A-List for making me feel like a VIP), and I consider myself a pizza enthusiast—thin crust, deep dish, or anything in between; I don’t discriminate. I also love romance novels (thank you, Kindle Unlimited and Kobo Plus, for keeping me well supplied!). I cherish time with family and friends, whether we’re sharing a good meal or debating the best wrestler (Roman Reigns, of course). Napping is my superpower.

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#149.012571 • Illinois • LCSW

Education

MSW - Social Work, Washington University St. Luis

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

Kellee Watkins accepts Oscar IL, Aetna, United Healthcare, United Healthcare/Optum, Prime Health, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Centivo, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, and Out of state BlueCard PPO. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in Illinois are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Kellee Watkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Kellee is licensed to practice in Illinois, so clients located in Illinois can book sessions. Kellee’s Illinois license number is 149.012571, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Kellee Watkins has been practicing therapy for 19 years. Kellee’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, Washington University St. Luis. Over that time, Kellee has worked closely with Black community, Veterans, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Kellee is part of that group.

Kellee Watkins works with Black community, Veterans, and Students and specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Life Transitions, Stress, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Kellee spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Kellee is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Kellee Watkins draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Kellee’s style is affirming, authentic, instructive, mindful, and solution-oriented. In Kellee’s words: “Together, we’ll work toward meaningful, lasting growth in your personal and professional life.”

Kellee Watkins (she/her) offers therapy in English. Kellee identifies as Black/African American.

Kellee Watkins offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 1515 N. Harlem Ave in Oak Park. Kellee is licensed in Illinois, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Kellee Watkins is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Kellee will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Kellee’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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