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Catherine Valentine

Experienced counselor focused on practical change

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About Catherine

Catherine Valentine is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 25 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and challenges with self-esteem and motivation.

Background and approach

She works with a broad range of concerns including relationship and family struggles, trauma and abuse, substance-related issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, sleep problems, anger, and intimacy-related difficulties. Her practice also addresses aging and geriatric issues, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, cancer-related concerns, and communication problems.

Valentine emphasizes the client as the expert in their own life and seeks to build on each person’s existing strengths to move through difficult transitions and setbacks. She blends evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, client-centered methods, and mindfulness practices to tailor care to individual needs.

Catherine aims to make the decision to begin therapy feel manageable and empowering, supporting clients as they take steps toward clearer coping strategies and improved well-being. Licensed in Illinois (IL LCPC 180006177), she offers services in English and provides flexible session formats to fit varied schedules and preferences.

Evidence-Based Therapies and Online Access

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes clarifying personal values and taking committed actions toward those values while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings; it can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills useful for managing intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the work; Catherine collaborates with clients to identify which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences and adapts techniques throughout treatment to best support progress. This collaborative process helps ensure the chosen approach remains relevant as goals evolve.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain consistency in care and access evidence-based strategies from licensed professionals without rearranging major parts of daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Catherine commonly support?
She addresses stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem issues, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related concerns.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Her style is collaborative and strengths-based, helping clients build on what already works while introducing practical strategies from evidence-based therapies.
How much experience does the therapist have?
She brings 25 years of professional experience working with a wide range of mental health and life stressors.
Where is the clinician licensed and located?
Catherine is licensed in Illinois as an LCPC with license number IL LCPC 180006177 and provides services within that jurisdiction.
Are services offered in other languages or internationally?
Services are provided in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for appointments?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience
25 years
Licensed
Illinois
Languages
English