- ACT methods
- CBT techniques
- Client-centered work
About Catherine
Catherine Seger is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 18 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, anger, grief, and life changes. Catherine encourages practical steps people can use right away to reduce tension and regain control.
Catherine centers sessions on the person in front of her. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered methods to help people notice unhelpful patterns and build different habits. Sessions focus on clear skills and short-term techniques when those fit the client's goals.
She also addresses work and career pressures, family-related stress, and challenges linked to illness or caregiving responsibilities. Catherine helps clients sort through motivation, confidence, and difficult transitions like divorce or separation. She talks through thoughts and behaviors that keep issues stuck and practices alternatives in session.
Catherine treats concerns related to trauma, grief, eating struggles, and bipolar mood concerns alongside everyday stressors. Her approach emphasizes small, steady changes and realistic coping steps people can use between sessions. She respects each person's experience and centers the client's priorities in deciding what to try next.
People meet with Catherine to learn concrete ways to handle anger, manage worry, and improve mood over time. She offers straightforward guidance and helps clients track progress so adjustments can be made as needed.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Catherine uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that reflect their values. ACT focuses on accepting uncomfortable feelings while building a life that matters to the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and to teach practical coping skills for anxiety, anger, and mood concerns. Client-Centered Therapy puts the client's perspective first and guides the pace and focus of each session.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Catherine will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. She collaborates to try approaches that fit the client's needs and adjusts methods if something is not working.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that remote sessions let them practice skills in everyday routines and bring real situations into conversation during appointments. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT exercises for remote sessions to keep work practical and goal-focused.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Catherine works with stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, depression, anger, grief, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like caregiver stress and chronic illness.
What is her therapeutic style?
She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered approaches to focus on noticing patterns and practicing new skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional work experience supporting people with emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an Illinois LCPC and practices from Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.