Catherine Valentine, LCPC

Illinois LCPC specializing in stress and grief

25 years experience
Client strengths focus
Online sessions available

About Catherine Valentine

Catherine Valentine is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 25 years of professional experience working with adults facing emotional and life challenges. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, navigate grief and loss, build motivation and self-esteem, and work through depression. Her practice emphasizes recognizing each person as the expert of their own story and drawing on their existing strengths to meet and overcome difficult situations.

Catherine approaches therapy with respect for the courage it takes to begin the process and aims to create a supportive environment where clients can explore goals at a comfortable pace. She encourages practical strategies alongside personal insight so clients can develop tools that fit their daily lives. Prospective clients who take the first step to seek support can expect a collaborative, strengths-based partnership that honors their experiences and priorities.

With a career spanning a quarter century in Illinois, Catherine brings seasoned clinical judgment and a patient, empathetic manner to her work. She welcomes those ready to invest in their mental well-being and supports them through the early steps of change and continued growth.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also Specializes In

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood 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 Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Catherine Valentine have?

Catherine Valentine has 25 years of professional experience in clinical work.

Is Catherine Valentine a licensed therapist?

Yes. She is an LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. License details: IL LCPC 180006177.

In which languages does Catherine Valentine provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Catherine Valentine located?

Catherine Valentine is located in Illinois.

How can I work with Catherine Valentine as my therapist?

You can work with Catherine Valentine through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Catherine Valentine work with international clients?

No. Catherine Valentine does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Catherine Valentine cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Catherine Valentine

Catherine uses several evidence-informed methods to support clients. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking practical steps toward a meaningful life - it is often useful for anxiety, depression, and managing life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is commonly applied to stress, mood concerns, and problems with motivation. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes respect, empathy, and collaboration, giving clients space to lead the pace and direction of their own work while the therapist provides support and reflection.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Catherine works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend tools to match individual circumstances.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into a busy schedule, manage health or mobility limitations, and maintain continuity of treatment across life changes.

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