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Kathleen Griffin, LCPC
Illinois
Illinois LCPC - Relationships and Life Changes
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-based work
About Kathleen
Kathleen Griffin is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 14 years of experience. She helps people navigate relationship strain, low self-esteem, career stress, coping with life changes, and mood concerns such as depression and anxiety. Kathleen also supports clients facing grief, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, and intimacy-related struggles.
Her approach is practical and conversational. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment-based work, and DBT skills. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits, testing new responses, and building clearer communication patterns.
Kathleen frames therapy as a collaborative process. She listens to what matters most, then outlines concrete steps to try between sessions. Homework may include short behavioral experiments, thought records, or practice in real-life situations to track what changes.
She offers a direct style that emphasizes problem-solving and skill building. Clients can expect straightforward discussion of patterns that keep problems going, and practical tools to interrupt them. Progress is measured by small, observable changes in daily life rather than abstract promises.
Clients work with Kathleen in English from her Illinois practice. Her work covers a broad range of issues including relationship and attachment concerns, LGBTQ questions, sleep problems, anger, bipolar and co-occurring conditions, and areas such as adoption, caregiving, and blended family stress. To start, people select the online therapy options button and complete a short matching questionnaire.
How CBT, ACT, and Attachment Work Online
Kathleen draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses brief experiments to find what helps most. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on clarifying values and taking meaningful action, even when uncomfortable feelings are present. ACT is useful for coping with life changes and persistent worry by building committed steps toward what matters most. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at relationship patterns and how early bonds affect current intimacy and communication. This approach can help with relationship strain, attachment questions, and rebuilding trust.Choosing which approach to use is part of the work together. Kathleen will discuss goals, priorities, and what feels most useful, then try methods that match the client’s needs. The process is collaborative and adjusts when a method does not fit or when different skills are needed.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets clients practice skills in their normal environment and report back on what worked. Licensed professionals including Kathleen can blend skill teaching, behavioral experiments, and values-based planning across sessions to keep therapy practical and goal-oriented.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps with relationship issues, low self-esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, and related areas listed on her profile.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and conversational, focusing on noticing thoughts and habits, trying different responses, and learning concrete skills to change daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She holds 14 years of professional experience as an Illinois LCPC and has worked with a range of life transition and relational concerns.
What credential and location should I expect?
She is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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