- Stress and anxiety
- Family of origin issues
- CBT and ACT methods
About Catherine
Catherine Valentine is an IL Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 25 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief and loss, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. She also addresses relationship concerns and family of origin issues.
She focuses on practical steps rather than labels. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. She treats coping skills, motivation, and confidence as skills people can build over time.
Catherine uses a mix of methods to match what each person needs. She draws on cognitive-behavioral tools to spot unhelpful thoughts and on mindfulness to help slow down and notice patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas help people clarify their values and move toward meaningful action.
In sessions she works with everyday problems like sleep trouble, anger, and managing addictive urges. She also supports people through major life transitions, caregiver stress, and health-related challenges. Family of origin issues and communication problems are included in her focus areas.
Her style centers on listening, reflecting, and offering straightforward strategies to try between meetings. She encourages small experiments that build confidence and trackable change. The aim is clearer choices and better coping in daily life.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is about noticing thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them, then choosing actions that match what matters. It can help when worry, low mood, or family patterns get in the way of living a valued life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and low self-esteem.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best based on goals and preferences. That decision can change over time as progress and new needs emerge.
Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when needed. Some formats use less bandwidth or no camera, which can be helpful on busy days. Discussing how sessions will be scheduled and what to expect is part of the initial matching process so practical arrangements match daily life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem issues, relationship and family of origin concerns, addictions, sleep problems, and life changes.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
She uses conversational, goal-focused sessions that combine practical skills with reflective listening. She helps people try new coping strategies between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience as a counselor.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an IL LCPC, which stands for Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what about formats?
Confirm current session options before booking by checking the online therapy options. The site matching step will clarify available session formats.
How does billing and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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