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Catherine Seger

Experienced counselor blending practical therapy methods

LCPC Illinois

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

Catherine Seger is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois who brings 18 years of experience to her practice. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered techniques to help clients address stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, and other life challenges.

Background and approach

Her approach centers on recognizing each person as the expert on their own life and building on existing strengths to navigate difficult moments. She works with concerns that include grief, trauma and abuse, anger, eating issues, bipolar mood concerns, career transitions, and self-esteem struggles.

Additional areas of focus include caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, divorce and separation, social anxiety and phobia, guilt and shame, and women's issues. Catherine emphasizes practical skills and compassionate collaboration, inviting clients to take the first step and supporting them through motivation, coping strategies, and gradual change.

Sessions aim to combine evidence-informed tools with a respectful, client-centered stance that honors personal values and goals. Catherine encourages prospective clients who are ready to begin the process to reach out and explore whether her style and experience fit their needs.

Integrating evidence-based approaches in online care

Many of Catherine Seger’s sessions draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a structured approach that helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical coping strategies for issues like anxiety, depression, and stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy complements that work by encouraging clients to notice difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying values and taking meaningful action toward goals.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. She works with clients to explore which methods feel most useful given their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts techniques over time so therapy stays aligned with what the client wants to accomplish.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit regular sessions into busy lives and to access support from home or other convenient locations, while maintaining continuity of care when routines change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, trauma and related issues such as anger and eating concerns.
What therapeutic styles does she use in sessions?
Her work incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and client-centered methods to combine practical skills with values-based exploration.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional experience working with a wide range of mental health and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LCPC credential and is licensed in Illinois with license number IL LCPC 180007814.
Does she provide services in more than one language or internationally?
She offers services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies based on location and therapist availability and services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityDivorce and separationGuilt and shameSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English