Kellie Branch-Dircks, LCSW

Kellie is a seasoned Licensed Clinical Social Worker, known for her dedication in the field of mental health. She first acquired her license in Illinois and later expanded her credentials by obtaining clinical licensure in over 30 other states. This was achieved even before the telehealth and multi-state licensure frameworks gained popularity! Kellie earned her bachelor's degree from Bradley University followed by a master's degree from the University of Illinois - Urbana. Her career encompasses work in various areas such as crisis response, community mental health, medical social work, Palliative Care, Advanced Care Planning, and target populations involving geriatrics, ALS, and schizophrenia. She runs her private practice, providing a wide range of services. These services include equine-assisted counseling, traditional talk counseling, teletherapy, trainings and consultations, clinical supervision, and mental health services for residents in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. Kellie has devoted much of her professional life advocating for her fellow social workers. As a testament to her commitment, she has served as the past president for the Illinois Chapter of the Society for Social Work Leadership in Healthcare. She aligns herself with the National Association of Social Workers and actively participates in various community groups that champion social service causes. In recognition of her contributions, Kellie is a member of the National Association of Women Business Owners and the sitting Program Chair for her local chapter. Personally and professionally, her passion lies in empowering every individual to recognize their potential, providing the tools and knowledge needed to reach that potential, nurturing the belief that everyone is capable of growth and

Kellie’s courses

Empowerment and advocacy in mental health: A conversation about getting licensed

54% of Masters-level therapists never get licensed. In this course we’ll discuss this staggering statistic, explore the reasons why this happens, and discuss what we can do during the course of clinical supervision to change this trajectory and remove the barriers between graduation and the exam.

On-demand

1.5 CE credits