- Self esteem
- Career questions
- Mindfulness skills
About Kate
Kate Evans is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 21 years of professional experience. She focuses on issues such as self-esteem, career questions, coping with life changes, stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, and concerns common to young adults. Kate also addresses relationship and intimacy-related issues, compassion fatigue, and women's health concerns.
She helps people who feel stuck under perfectionism, fear of failure, or harsh self-judgment. Kate talks through what matters now and what practical next steps might look like. Sessions aim to build on a person’s existing strengths rather than starting from scratch.
Her approach draws on cognitive behavioral tools and skills from dialectical behavior therapy to manage difficult thoughts and strong emotions. Mindfulness techniques are used to increase awareness and slow reactivity. Solution-focused methods help set clear, achievable goals and small steps forward.
Kate works with people who are sorting out life purpose, fertility worries, divorce or separation fallout, or the shame and guilt that can follow loss or transition. She also supports those navigating LGBT issues and the specific pressures young adults face as they move into new roles.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation and practical exercises between sessions. The emphasis is on identifying what’s getting in the way, practicing manageable skills, and testing changes in daily life. Kate frames work as collaborative and concrete, aimed at steady progress rather than quick fixes.
How her approaches translate to online work
Kate uses cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test new behaviors; this approach helps with anxiety, low mood, and decisions about work or study. Dialectical behavior therapy skills focus on emotion regulation and distress tolerance, which can be useful during big life changes and intense relationship moments.Deciding which methods to use is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what fits the client's needs and preferences. Progress is measured by small, practical steps and skills practiced between sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time for appointments. Licensed professionals can use exercises, worksheets, and mindfulness practices adapted for remote sessions to keep work focused and actionable.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She focuses on self-esteem, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and young adult issues among others.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and strengths-based, using clear conversation and exercises to test changes in daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 21 years of professional experience working in clinical care.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an Illinois LCPC and practices from Illinois.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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