About Kathryn

Kathryn Douglas is a licensed professional counselor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, ADHD, mood concerns and life changes. She speaks plainly and aims to make sessions practical and easy to follow for worried parents reading on a phone. She draws on nearly two decades of experience in mental health.

Her work has included support for people coping with addiction, depression, postpartum mood changes, and low self-esteem. Kathryn emphasizes skills that can be used between sessions, such as behavior-based strategies and thought-management techniques.

Background and approach

In session she listens first, then helps set clear, short-term goals. Kathryn uses cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thinking and test different coping strategies. She also blends acceptance-based methods to help people act on their values even when emotions are difficult.

Her background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Education in Counseling from Quincy University. She also holds a graduate certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis and completed additional graduate study in sociology and forensic psychology. Kathryn holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices from Illinois.

She offers video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging sessions, and approaches each case with a practical, step-by-step focus on what will help day to day.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, mood struggles, and sitting with difficult emotions while still moving forward.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It teaches clear, step-by-step skills to reduce worry, improve sleep, and change patterns that feed depression or anxiety.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Kathryn will work collaboratively to choose and adjust methods based on each person's goals, strengths, and daily life. She aims to set short-term objectives and practical exercises you can try between sessions.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video works well for deeper conversations and visual materials, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging is useful for brief check-ins or coaching-style support. These options let people fit therapy around work, school, and parenting responsibilities while keeping progress focused and practical.

Questions people ask

What concerns does Kathryn commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, self-esteem, and related life changes. Additional areas include postpartum depression, OCD symptoms, and multicultural concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a behavior-focused, practical style that emphasizes cognitive behavioral and acceptance-based ideas. Sessions aim to build everyday coping skills and clear short-term goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 19 years of experience working in mental health settings with people facing chronic and acute concerns. That background includes work with addiction and mood issues.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies 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, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions based on the therapist's availability.

What this therapist works with

Most often

Experience
19 years
Licensed
Illinois, Missouri, California
Languages
English

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