Kathleen Griffin, LCPC
Relationship-focused Illinois LCPC supporting life changes
- Relationship and trauma support
- Self esteem and career
- ACT CBT DBT approaches
About Kathleen Griffin
Kathleen Griffin is an Illinois-licensed therapist with 14 years of professional experience helping people navigate major life changes and relationship challenges. She brings a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate approach to therapy, working with individuals on issues such as relationships, self-esteem, career concerns, stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, intimacy, sleep difficulties, mood disorders, and compassion fatigue. Her practice also addresses specialized concerns like adoption and foster care, attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, codependency, and alternative sexual cultures including BDSM and kink.
Kathleen personalizes conversations and treatment plans to fit each person’s unique needs and goals, combining approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. She frames the work as a collaborative process, offering coaching and clinical support to help clients build confidence, improve communication, and adapt to transitions. Kathleen holds the LCPC credential - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - which indicates formal training and state licensure to provide therapeutic care. She aims to empower people to take courageous steps toward a more fulfilling life and offers guidance throughout that journey.
Kathleen personalizes conversations and treatment plans to fit each person’s unique needs and goals, combining approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. She frames the work as a collaborative process, offering coaching and clinical support to help clients build confidence, improve communication, and adapt to transitions. Kathleen holds the LCPC credential - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - which indicates formal training and state licensure to provide therapeutic care. She aims to empower people to take courageous steps toward a more fulfilling life and offers guidance throughout that journey.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderDepressionCoaching
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Kathleen Griffin have?
Kathleen Griffin has 14 years of professional experience.
Is Kathleen Griffin a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LCPC credential. License details include NV LCPC CP6291-R and IL LCPC 180.010989.
In which languages does Kathleen Griffin provide therapy?
Kathleen Griffin provides therapy in English.
Where is Kathleen Griffin located?
She is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Kathleen Griffin as my therapist?
You can work with Kathleen Griffin through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Kathleen Griffin work with international clients?
Kathleen Griffin does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Kathleen Griffin cost?
Costs can vary depending on factors such as 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. 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
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and learn practical skills to act in line with those values despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It is often helpful for stress, anxiety, low motivation, and navigating life transitions.Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding patterns formed in close relationships and how early experiences shape current connection and trust. This approach can support work on intimacy issues, attachment concerns, blended family dynamics, and relationship recovery after trauma or abandonment.
Kathleen approaches online care collaboratively, recognizing that finding the right method is part of the process. She works with clients to identify goals and preferences and adapts therapeutic strategies so the approach fits the person rather than expecting the person to fit a single model.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy periods, life transitions, or when in-person visits are challenging, while still allowing licensed professionals to provide structured guidance and support.