- Family conflict
- Self esteem
- CBT and DBT
About Kathryn
Dr. Kathryn (Kitty) Klee is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 33 years of professional experience. She works with adults on concerns like family conflict, parenting questions, motivation, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Her practice also includes issues such as ADHD, addiction, relationships, trauma and abuse, intimacy struggles, sleep problems, career shifts, depression, and compassion fatigue.
Kitty begins by listening to the person’s story and recognizing the strengths they already bring. She treats clients as the experts on their own lives and helps them build from what is working. Sessions are straightforward and focused on practical next steps as well as understanding feelings and patterns.
Her background spans many clinical approaches. She draws on client-centered work to center the person’s goals, cognitive behavioral techniques to address thoughts and behaviors, and dialectical skills for emotional regulation. She also uses emotionally-focused ideas for relationship and attachment concerns and existential perspectives for questions about meaning and life direction.
People often come for help with big transitions - leaving home, changing jobs, relationship strain, or the fog of feeling behind peers. Kitty helps map those problems into manageable actions and short-term goals. She aims to help clients notice what’s getting in the way and try practical alternatives.
Her work suits adults seeking clear, steady guidance rather than quick fixes. Prospective clients should note sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, follow the site steps to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and supporting the client’s goals. It helps people clarify what matters to them and decide the next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to test and change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides tools for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with relationship strain, impulsive behavior, and stress.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try techniques together, and adjust methods based on what works. That means techniques might be action-focused one week and reflective the next, depending on the issue and the person’s preferences.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets clients try out techniques in their daily environment and bring real-life situations into conversation. Licensed professionals will help match session timing and method to practical needs without promising a particular setup.
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Experience
33+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with adults on family conflict, parenting, self-esteem, coping with life changes, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, career questions, depression, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is person-centered and practical. She listens for strengths, uses cognitive and behavioral techniques, and offers emotion regulation tools when needed.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 33 years of professional experience as an Illinois LCPC working with adults on a wide range of concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed in Illinois as an LCPC and practices with that credential in mind.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the United States?
She is not accepting international clients; sessions are provided to those within the therapist's permitted region.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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