I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) in Illinois with over 4 years of professional experience. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including alcohol/substance use, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, shame, and codependency.
I believe you are the expert of your story, and I am here to learn how to support you the best I can. My therapy style is warm and interactive. I use a wide range of therapeutic techniques that combines motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral, attachment, and humanistic. I like to learn more about what your values are and work together so your values can be more aligned with your actions and behaviors.
I believe it takes strength and courage to ask for help and think it’s amazing you were willing to take this first step. I am here to further support you and walk alongside you during this journey of growth and discovery.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Anger management, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Codependency, Drug and alcohol addiction, Guilt and shame, Mood disorders
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Internal Family Systems
IL LCPC 180.014689
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Cathy is a great therapist she very good at teaching you tools and skills to help you with your problem or situation.
Written on Aug 05, 2024 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
I appreciate the rapport I have with Catherine. She helps me work through tough situations as an objective observer. She is easy to talk to and I appreciate my sessions with her.
Written on Jun 20, 2024 after therapy with Catherine for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, and family conflicts
Catherine has been amazing to work with! She is so professional, but very understanding and easy to talk to. She is also very flexible with my constantly changing schedule.
Written on Feb 13, 2024 after therapy with Catherine for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
She listens carefully and provides guidance as requested.
Written on Jun 12, 2023 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
