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Catherine Valentine

Skilled counselor guiding practical change

LCPC Illinois

Experience
25 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Catherine

Catherine Valentine is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 25 years of practice supporting people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and other life challenges.

Background and approach

She draws on a range of evidence-informed methods to help clients build coping skills, strengthen motivation, and regain confidence when life feels overwhelming. Her approach centers on respecting each person as the expert on their own story while offering guidance, structure, and proven therapeutic tools.

Catherine integrates cognitive behavioral strategies with acceptance and mindfulness-oriented techniques to address patterns of thinking, emotional regulation, and meaningful behavior change. She also uses client-centered and dialectical behavior therapy elements to foster acceptance, present-moment awareness, and practical problem solving.

With experience across a wide spectrum of concerns including relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, sleep problems, parenting stress, chronic health challenges, and aging-related matters, Catherine supports clients who are ready to take actionable steps toward improved well-being.

Her practice in Illinois invites those who are prepared to explore their values, build new skills, and work collaboratively toward clearer goals.

Approaches that inform online care and skill building

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to improve daily functioning. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, emphasizes clarifying personal values and learning to accept difficult emotions while committing to meaningful actions, which can help with grief, chronic stress, and life transitions. Client-centered therapy prioritizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist reflects and listens closely to help clients find their own solutions and build confidence.

Choosing the right approach is often a collaborative process. Catherine aims to explore a client's concerns, goals, and preferences and then recommend or combine methods that fit those needs. This collaborative planning helps ensure the work feels relevant and manageable for each person.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and for matching communication style to comfort level. These formats make it possible to continue therapy from different locations and to use shorter or more frequent touchpoints when that supports progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Catherine address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, relationship and family challenges, addictions, sleep problems, parenting concerns, bipolar and ADHD related struggles, and other life changes.
How would you characterize her therapeutic style?
She blends structured, skills-based approaches with a warm, client-centered stance that emphasizes personal strengths and collaborative goal setting.
What is her professional experience?
Catherine brings 25 years of clinical experience providing assessment-informed care and practical interventions across many presenting problems.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with licence IL LCPC 180006177 and maintains her practice in Illinois.
In which languages can someone meet with her?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working together?
Therapy can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging depending on client needs and therapist availability.
How does pricing work for her services?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English