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Catherine Valentine, LCPC
Illinois
LCPC in Illinois - Anxiety and Mood Concerns
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Skills for emotion regulation
About Catherine
Catherine Valentine is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 25 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief and loss, low self-esteem, motivation problems, and depression. Catherine tells clients up front that they know their own story and brings practical help to the issues they bring in.
Her approach is straightforward. She listens to what is causing strain, then helps clients notice thoughts and habits that keep problems going. Sessions focus on small, doable changes and clear strategies to try between meetings. Catherine uses cognitive and behavioral tools alongside acceptance and mindfulness practices when helpful.
She blends client-centered conversation with evidence-informed exercises. That means she follows the client’s lead while offering concrete techniques such as thought records, behavioral experiments, and skills for managing intense emotions. Mindfulness and ACT-based checks help people tolerate difficult feelings without getting stuck in them.
Catherine also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. For long-standing patterns like low self-esteem or recurring grief, she introduces steady, stepwise practices aimed at gradual change. She explains the purpose of each technique and how to use it in daily life.
Her style is practical and task-focused. Clients can expect clear goals, short-term skill-building, and regular review of progress. People who want hands-on tools to reduce anxiety, lift mood, or handle life transitions will find a structured approach and 25 years of clinical experience behind the work.
How Catherine Uses Structured Therapies Online
CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. It uses short exercises and experiments to reduce anxiety, lift mood, and change habits. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and learning to act despite difficult feelings. It can help with grief, low motivation, and long-term worries. Mindfulness work trains attention to notice thoughts and sensations without getting swept up in them, which supports stress management and emotion regulation.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Catherine treats that choice as a collaborative decision based on the person’s goals, what has and hasn’t worked before, and their day-to-day demands. She explains options, tries techniques, and adjusts the plan together with the client as needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or making scheduling around work and caregiving simpler. They also allow practicing skills in the settings where problems actually occur. Talk with Catherine about how to shape session length and rhythm so the work fits everyday routines.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address most often?
She commonly helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, motivation difficulties, and depression, plus related concerns such as relationship and family issues.
How does she describe her therapeutic approach?
Her work combines client-centered conversation with practical cognitive and behavioral techniques. Sessions emphasize noticing unhelpful thoughts and trying actionable alternatives.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
Catherine has 25 years of professional experience working with people on mood, anxiety, and life transition issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (IL LCPC) and practices from Illinois.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for or billed?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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