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Online therapist

Catherine Valentine

Support to rebuild balance and calm

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Credentials
LCPC
Experience
25 years
Licensed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Catherine

Catherine Valentine is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who brings 25 years of clinical experience to her work. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and low self-esteem. She also supports clients dealing with parenting worries, relationship or family concerns, and challenges like sleep problems, anger, addiction, ADHD, and bipolar mood issues.

Her style is straightforward and respectful. She treats each person as the expert on their life and looks for strengths to build on.

Background and approach

Sessions are practical and focused on small steps that can make daily life feel easier. Catherine uses a mix of approaches that fit the problem at hand. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thought patterns and acceptance-based strategies to reduce struggle with difficult feelings.

Mindfulness and client-centered methods help people notice what matters and learn to respond differently. Clients can expect a collaborative conversation where the therapist listens closely and offers clear tools. Work may include skill-building, behavior changes, and noticing thought and feeling patterns.

The aim is steady progress, not quick fixes. She practices in Illinois and works with adults across many life challenges. Beginning therapy can feel daunting, and Catherine aims to make the first steps as understandable and manageable as possible.

Online approaches that fit real-life challenges

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice what matters and take small steps toward a meaningful life even when feelings are hard. It focuses on values and actions rather than trying to remove every uncomfortable emotion. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, sleep, and daily stress. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. It creates space for people to explore concerns at their own pace and to build confidence through a supportive relationship.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what fits the client’s needs and preferences. This keeps the process collaborative and tailored rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits for busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from home, while phone sessions can fit into tight schedules. Live chat and text-based messaging offer short, timely check-ins between sessions. These options increase flexibility and make it easier to keep therapy consistent when life is hectic.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, parenting challenges, relationship and family issues, sleep problems, anger, addiction, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. Sessions focus on practical skills, noticing patterns, and building on a person’s strengths.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional work experience as a clinician supporting a variety of life and mental health concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an IL Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, license number IL LCPC 180006177, and she practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
She works via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible ways to connect.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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Experience
25 years
Licensed
Illinois
Languages
English

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