Dr. Kathryn (Kitty) Klee, LCPC
Experienced counselor who values your story
Details
| Name | Dr. Kathryn (Kitty) Klee |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCPC |
| Based in | Illinois |
| Licensed in | Illinois |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 33 |
About Kathryn
Dr. Kathryn (Kitty) Klee is a licensed clinical professional counselor with 33 years of experience in Illinois. She focuses on helping people navigate family conflict, parenting concerns, motivation, and changes that come with big life shifts.
Kitty works to bolster self-esteem and confidence so clients can take the next steps they want. She approaches therapy with respect for each person's story and strengths. Kitty believes people are the experts on their own lives.
Background and approach
In sessions she listens for patterns and moments that matter, then helps name alternatives that feel possible. Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth, aiming for clear steps rather than jargon-heavy talk. Many clients appreciate practical tools that fit their daily routines.
Her work includes attention to attention-related challenges such as ADHD, as well as addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, and career questions. She also addresses compassion fatigue and the strain of caregiving. Additional areas she supports include adoption and foster care issues, aging and geriatric concerns, chronic illness and pain, body image, and blended family dynamics.
Kitty draws on several therapeutic approaches to match the need in the room. She uses narrative ideas to help people reframe their stories, client-centered methods to follow each person's lead, and cognitive-behavioral tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses emotion-focused and dialectical strategies when emotions or regulation are central.
Sessions are offered in English and provided through video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Kitty practices in Illinois as an IL LCPC and brings a steady, experienced presence to each appointment.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Self esteem among the things Kathryn works with, alongside the areas below.
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Traumatic brain injury
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Kathryn among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Kathryn among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Kathryn among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Kathryn among the ways she works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Kathryn among the ways she works.
- Jungian Therapy: Listed by Kathryn among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Kathryn among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Kathryn among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Kathryn among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Kathryn among the ways she works.
- Somatic Therapy: Listed by Kathryn among the ways she works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Kathryn among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Kathryn directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Kathryn directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on following the person's lead and building on strengths. Online sessions using this approach begin with open listening and reflect what matters most to the client, which helps when sorting through family and parenting concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) gives practical tools to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors. In virtual work CBT often includes short exercises, thought logs, and homework that can be reviewed during video or messaging sessions to support change between meetings.
Narrative therapy helps people separate themselves from problem-saturated stories and see alternative plotlines. Online conversations can map those stories and track shifts over time, making it easier to notice progress and try new behaviors.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and happens together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan when something feels off. That collaborative decision-making helps match a method to whatever issue brought the person in.
Online formats offer flexibility for different needs. Video calls work well for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit brief updates, quick coaching, or times when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it possible to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, and busy schedules.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Kitty commonly address?
She helps people with family and parenting strain, self-esteem, motivation, and coping with life changes. Other areas include ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma, sleep, career, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. She listens for what matters in a person's story and offers practical steps and tools that fit daily life.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 33 years of professional work experience in mental health settings. That time includes helping people through major life changes and complex personal challenges.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed in Illinois as an IL LCPC and provides services to people in that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does the cost and billing work?
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?
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