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LPC, LPCC

Kathryn Douglas, LPC, LPCC

  • Experience19 years
  • LocationIllinois
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Parenting
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Kathryn

Kathryn Douglas brings nearly two decades of mental health experience to her practice and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and intimacy concerns, and a broad range of life transitions.

Background and approach

She combines practical behavioral tools with a collaborative stance so clients can build clearer coping strategies and pursue measurable change in areas like sleep, anger, self-esteem, addictions, and career challenges. Her work emphasizes evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside acceptance-based and solution-focused techniques.

Kathryn draws on long-term clinical exposure across varied care settings to tailor interventions to each person’s priorities, including support for postpartum mood concerns, compassion fatigue, multicultural issues, and obsessive-compulsive tendencies. She holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices from Illinois, offering sessions in English with formats that include video, phone, live chat, and text messaging.

Prospective clients complete a brief matching questionnaire to begin and schedule according to her availability.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care



Many clients find Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helpful for identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing concrete strategies to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, manage anger, and address mood concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying values and taking committed action toward meaningful goals. Both approaches lend themselves well to practical exercises and homework that can be reviewed during virtual meetings.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative; the therapist will work with the client to explore which methods match their needs, goals, and personal preferences and may blend techniques as progress unfolds. This helps tailor plans that feel relevant and doable in everyday life.

Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules or when in-person visits are impractical. These formats support consistent check-ins, skill practice between meetings, and options for people who prefer different ways of communicating with licensed professionals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related problems, sleep and anger concerns, addictions, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach blends behavioral methods with acceptance and solution-focused elements, emphasizing practical skills and collaborative goal-setting to support measurable progress.
What is her background and experience in mental health?
She has worked in mental health since 2004 and brings 19 years of experience across varied clinical settings, supporting people with chronic mental health issues, addiction, postpartum mood concerns, and related challenges.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She holds LPC and LPCC credentials with licensing details MO LPC 2009032566 and CA LPCC 13837, and she practices from Illinois.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Services are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
In what session formats can clients work with her?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different scheduling and communication preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies based on location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeFamily problemsMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPostpartum depressionPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

19+ years

Licensed

Illinois, Missouri, California

Languages

English

What Kathryn can help with

Kathryn Douglas works with clients on stress and anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and depression.

Kathryn has been employed in a variety of settings and worked with individuals struggling with addiction, chronic mental health issues, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, postpartum depression and anxiety.

How Kathryn approaches therapy

Kathryn's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Kathryn works from a behavior context, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other behavioral techniques.

Experience and training

Kathryn is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Illinois, with 19 years of clinical experience.