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Catherine Valentine, LCPC

  • Experience25 years
  • LocationIllinois
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Catherine

Catherine Valentine is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 25 years of experience helping people navigate a wide range of life challenges.

Background and approach

She works with concerns including stress, anxiety, grief and loss, mood difficulties such as depression and bipolar-related struggles, attention and focus issues like ADHD, relationship and family problems, substance-related concerns, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related matters. Additional focus areas include aging and geriatric issues, caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, blended family dynamics, and communication or parenting challenges.

Her work emphasizes the client as the expert in their own life while bringing evidence-informed methods to support change. Catherine draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, client-centered approaches, and mindfulness practices to tailor care to each person's needs.

She encourages practical skills for coping with sleep disruption, anger, and life transitions while attending to emotional processing around loss, forgiveness, and family of origin concerns. Based in Illinois, she offers a collaborative, strengths-based stance that values courage in taking that first step toward change and seeks to help clients build sustainable coping strategies and clearer paths forward.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care



Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports clients in clarifying personal values and taking committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. ACT can be helpful for people coping with anxiety, depression, grief, or life transitions by promoting psychological flexibility. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to improve mood and daily functioning; it is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and coping strategies. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can assist with intense emotions, relationship challenges, and anger.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to explore which methods align with their goals, preferences, and the specific issues they bring, adjusting techniques over time to find the best fit.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access care from home or other locations and allow clients to continue work on skills and support without needing in-person visits.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
Catherine works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, bipolar-related issues, ADHD, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, addictions, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, parenting and anger.
What is the therapist's approach or style?
Her style is collaborative and strengths-based, combining client-centered support with evidence-informed tools from CBT, ACT, DBT, and mindfulness to help clients build practical coping skills and process difficult emotions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 25 years of professional experience in counseling and mental health work, applying a range of therapeutic approaches to many presenting concerns over that time.
Where is the therapist licensed and located?
She is licensed as an LCPC in Illinois with license number IL LCPC 180006177 and practices from that state.
Does she work with clients in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preference and scheduling.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that may be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist 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

What Catherine can help with

Catherine Valentine works with clients on stress and anxiety, grief, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.

Catherine works with clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, motivation, and self esteem.

How Catherine approaches therapy

Catherine's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness Therapy.

Experience and training

Catherine is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor practicing in Illinois, with 25 years of clinical experience.