About Ekaterina
Ekaterina Charland offers support for stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, LGBT matters, and coping with life changes. She also addresses issues such as isolation and loneliness, social anxiety and phobia, communication problems, sexuality, seasonal affective disorder, gender dysphoria, autism and Asperger Syndrome, intellectual disability, and self-harm.
Background and approach
Ekaterina emphasizes a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings and work toward clearer personal goals. With five years of professional experience and an Illinois LCPC credential, she blends practical guidance with empathetic listening.
Sessions focus on building confidence, improving motivation, and developing coping strategies tailored to each person’s situation. Ekaterina encourages clients to take gradual steps toward change, recognizing that seeking help is a courageous act.
Her approach is collaborative: she partners with clients to identify priorities and adapt methods that fit their needs. Whether someone is managing a major life transition or seeking relief from persistent anxiety or depressive symptoms, she aims to offer steady support and actionable tools to help clients move toward greater well-being.
Evidence-Based Strategies and Accessible Online Care
Many clients find benefit from structured, evidence-based techniques that target thoughts and behaviors contributing to distress. Cognitive approaches help identify unhelpful thinking patterns and teach practical skills for managing anxiety, low mood, and negative self-talk. Behavioral strategies focus on gradual exposure, activity scheduling, and skill-building to reduce avoidance and increase engagement with valued activities.In addition, problem-solving and coping skills training can offer concrete steps for navigating life changes and improving communication. These methods emphasize small, achievable goals and teach techniques for managing stress, improving confidence, and addressing interpersonal difficulties.
Finding the right approach is collaborative; the therapist works together with each person to determine which techniques align with their goals, preferences, and unique circumstances. Over a few sessions they will assess what feels most helpful and adjust the plan as needed to support steady progress.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for fitting therapy into busy schedules and different comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try out approaches between sessions, and access support from wherever the client is located within Illinois.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
Also works with
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Gender dysphoria
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Experience
- 5 years
- Licensed
- Illinois
- Languages
- English