Catherine Valentine - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

25 years experience

About Catherine Valentine

I am an IL Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am excited that you have decided to start improving your own mental health.

Licenses

LCPC

180006177

Professional experience

Addictions
ADHD
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Sleeping disorders
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issues
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Communication problems
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Impulsivity
Intellectual disability
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Traumatic brain injury
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Mindfulness Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“Cathy has helped me through a variety of challenges and struggles. She is a fantastic therapist.”

“Cathy is amazing, it’s like talking to my best friend, but with way better guidance”

“Catherine is amazing, I feel very comfortable telling her anything and I look forward to my weekly sessions with her.”

“Cathy is the best of the best!!”

“Cathy has been my therapist for almost two years now and I am very satisfied with our sessions. She makes herself available to return messages, work around my schedule, and starts sessions on time. She's a great listener and very empathetic. I appreciate her thoughtful responses and advice.”

“She great”

“Cathy is such a great therapist! I love her and her way of doing things. Very grateful for her help and understanding, encouragement me to try new ways of thinking.”

“Catherine is always hearing what I have to say. She is supportive and asks questions when she doesn’t understand what I’m trying to say. She allows me time to process my reviews that I have and gives me worksheets that really do help with what I currently going through.”

“Cathy has been incredible. I would absolutely recommend her.”

“Catherine Valentine is amazing.”

“Cathy is a wonderful therapist. She really LISTENS and understands. I would highly recommend Cathy. I have talked to MANY therapists in the past and she is by far the BEST!”

“Catherine has been a great help to me throughout my therapy journey. I feel like she listens supportively and knows how to respond in positive manners. I'm very thankful to have her to talk to and would highly recommend her for anyone who struggles with anxiety, depression, or is going through rough times.”

“She is the best!”

“Kind, non judgemental. She always encourages me and holds me accountable. This is a spectacular partnership. Thank you!”

“Cathy has been life changing, she is so good at what she does and truly has a gift! I highly recommend her to anyone I know.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.