Catherine Valentine, LCPC - Therapist in Illinois

Anger management skills
CBT and ACT methods
Mindfulness practice

About Catherine

Catherine Valentine is an IL Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who struggle with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, parenting challenges, anger, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.

Catherine says clients are the experts on their own stories and that therapy draws on the strengths people already have. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps rather than jargon. She encourages people to try small changes that can reduce tension and repeated conflicts over time.

Her approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, client-centered methods, and mindfulness. That mix lets Catherine work on thoughts, behaviors, emotion regulation, and present-moment awareness depending on what someone needs. She uses concrete skills and short exercises in sessions.

Catherine often helps people spot patterns that fuel anger, resentment, or repeated arguments. She works on communication skills, boundaries, and ways to calm down in the moment. She also supports people who are coping with major losses or long-term stressors.

People who meet with her can expect straightforward conversations about what is getting in the way and practical practice to try between sessions. The focus is on usable tools people can bring into daily life to manage strong feelings and improve relationships.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and when people feel stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going and teaching concrete skills to change them. That approach is frequently used for anxiety, low mood, and anger. Mindfulness Therapy involves simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus, which can help with stress and strong emotions.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. Catherine will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and try methods that fit. She uses collaboration to decide whether ACT, CBT, mindfulness, or a mix will be most helpful for a person's concerns and daily life.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it simpler to practice skills in real-life settings between appointments. Ask about the specific session format when you start the matching and scheduling process.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression Coping 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 stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Communication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separation Domestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issues Forgiveness ImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisis Mood 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

Listed in

Illinois

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, sleep issues, parenting challenges, anger, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Catherine uses a practical, skills-based style that emphasizes client strengths. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, learning tools, and practicing changes between meetings.

How much experience does she have?

She has 25 years of professional work experience as an LCPC in Illinois.

What are her credentials and location?

She is an IL Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Illinois.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with her from outside the United States?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.