- Family of origin patterns
- Parenting concerns
- CBT and DBT approaches
About Kathryn
Dr. Kathryn (Kitty) Klee is an Illinois licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) with 33 years of experience. She works with people facing family conflicts, parenting concerns, self-esteem struggles, and major life changes. She also addresses ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, career setbacks, depression, and compassion fatigue.
Kitty starts from the belief that each person knows their story best. She helps people notice strengths they already have and use those strengths to address current problems. Sessions are practical and conversational. The focus is on clear steps people can try between meetings.
Her background includes longstanding work with attachment and family-of-origin themes, adoption and foster care questions, and issues that can follow from abandonment. She also brings experience with blended family dynamics and communication problems that keep old patterns repeating.
Therapeutic methods used in her practice include client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior tools, emotionally-focused ideas, and existential perspectives. Those methods are used to address things like commitment worries, intimacy concerns, body image, and caregiver stress.
People who choose Kitty often want to change learned family patterns and improve how they relate to others. She guides conversations toward manageable changes, practical coping skills, and clearer choices about next steps.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions are used
Client-centered therapy places the person at the center of sessions and focuses on listening, reflecting, and following the client's priorities. It helps with clarifying values, building confidence, and addressing family-of-origin patterns that still affect everyday choices.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills for changing unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and motivation challenges. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) adds skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when feelings are intense.
Finding the right approach is usually a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust plans based on what helps most. Clients and the therapist work together to pick techniques that fit personal needs and preferences.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-in meetings when needed. They also make it possible to continue work when everyday schedules or health concerns make in-person visits difficult. Ask about session length and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
33+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with family conflicts, parenting issues, self-esteem, life changes, ADHD, addictions, relationships, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, career concerns, depression, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a conversational, client-centered style that highlights a person's strengths and practical steps to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 33 years of professional work experience in counseling and related clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an Illinois LCPC credential and practices from Illinois.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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