Jenna Kiel, Psy.D?

Jenna Kiel, Psy.D

Psychologist | Clinical

1250 N. Mill St. 102A Naperville IL, 60563 Show map

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About

Dr. Kiel is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She received a Bachelors of Arts degree in Cultural Anthropology and Women’s Studies from the University of Colorado, Boulder. She then went on to study Counseling Psychology as a graduate student in Nairobi, Kenya before ultimately earning her Masters and Doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Chicago.

Dr. Kiel was trained as a general psychologist and is comfortable addressing most presentations appropriate for outpatient care. She works primarily with adults from early to late adulthood. She specializes in Health Psychology, trauma, and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Since 2010, Dr. Kiel has focused on treating those who have been impacted by cancer, including diagnosed individuals, caregivers, and the bereaved. She is an active member of the American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS).

Dr. Kiel utilizes an insight-oriented approach to psychotherapy, and draws from principles of attachment (how we connect to others) and existential (values and meaning-making) theory. She also believes that for all individuals, it is crucial to take into account subjective life experiences, such as gender, race, faith, health, and sexual orientation, to understand one’s sense of self and the broader world. Specific therapeutic modalities that Dr. Kiel utilizes include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), mindfulness meditation, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

Education and Training

The Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) 2013

The Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology (M.A.) 2011

University of Colorado BA in Cultural Anthropology 2002

Provider Details

Female English

Areas of expertise and specialization

TraumaHealth PsychologyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)MindfulnessDiversityExistentialism

Professional Memberships

EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)
American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS)

Professional Society Memberships

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association, American Psychosocial Oncology Society

What do you attribute your success to?

It\'s a good day when she can help someone

Areas of research

Clinical Research Project (CRP) completed in June of 2013: The Effects of Parental Trauma on Child Attachment in Iraqi Refugee Families by Jenna M. Stowell (Principal Investigator), Chaired by Dr. Adam Froerer A qualitative research study using Grounded Theory Methodology Investigated factors which impact attachment bonds in Iraqi refugee families who have survived war trauma Semi-structured interviews conducted with eight sets of Iraqi refugee parents, excluding children, all clients in the International FACES Program at Heartland Alliance Interviews conducted through an Arabic interpreter Findings informed suggestions for future early-intervention programming for refugee families and potentially impact public policy decisions.