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Kathryn Douglas

Compassionate behavioral therapy for everyday challenges

About Kathryn

Kathryn Douglas brings 19 years of mental health experience to her work and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and a wide range of other issues.

Background and approach

She addresses self-esteem, parenting challenges, career matters, sleep disturbances, anger, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and life transitions, and also has clinical attention to autism and Asperger Syndrome, OCD and related compulsions, postpartum depression, multicultural and prejudice-related concerns, seasonal affective disorder, self-harm, women’s issues, and young adult matters.

Kathryn works from a behavioral perspective while integrating other evidence-informed methods to tailor care to each person’s needs. She holds LPC and LPCC credentials and has practiced in diverse settings since 2004, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and behavioral techniques alongside acceptance, client-centered, and solution-focused strategies when appropriate.

Kathryn completed undergraduate and graduate studies in psychology and counseling, and pursued additional graduate certificates and degrees to broaden her understanding of behavior and social context. She provides services from Illinois and offers sessions in English via video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging, with availability and cost varying by location and scheduling.

Approaches That Shape Online Sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then clarify personal values to guide meaningful action; it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and behavior cycles, then practicing specific skills to reduce symptoms and build more effective habits; this approach commonly supports depression, anxiety, insomnia, and addiction-related concerns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kathryn will work with each person to explore goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past, combining methods as needed so the plan fits individual needs rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to schedule consistent work around busy lives and geographic constraints. These remote options allow for ongoing skill practice, real-time problem solving, and convenient check-ins, while licensed professionals adapt interventions to work effectively in each format.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kathryn commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, self-esteem, parenting, relationship and intimacy-related issues, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and a range of other emotional and behavioral challenges.
What is Kathryn's therapeutic style?
Her practice emphasizes a behavioral framework with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the core, and she also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered methods, and solution-focused techniques as needed.
How long has she been practicing?
She has worked in mental health since 2004, bringing 19 years of professional experience across various settings to her clinical work.
What credentials and licensure does she hold and where is she based?
She is licensed as an LPC and LPCC with license details MO LPC 2009032566 and CA LPCC 13837, and provides services from Illinois.
Does she offer services in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with client location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps should someone take to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
19 years
Licensed
Illinois, Missouri, California
Languages
English