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Catherine Valentine

IL LCPC 180006177
Credentials
IL LCPC 180006177
NPI Number
1205062593
Location
Illinois
Languages
English
Catherine Valentine
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

“Working with Cathy has been one of the best investments I've made in myself.<br /> <br /> When I first started therapy, one of my biggest fears was becoming like my father, brother, and uncle. I saw patterns of avoidance, procrastination, and an unwillingness to face difficult situations, and I was worried that I would fall into those same habits. Cathy helped me recognize those fears, understand where they came from, and most importantly, develop the tools to move past them.<br /> <br /> Through our work together, I've become much more willing to face challenges head on instead of avoiding them. That growth has impacted every area of my life, especially my businesses. Cathy helped me work through the fear and uncertainty that often come with investing in growth. As a result, I've been able to make decisions with more confidence, invest capital into my businesses, and take calculated risks that have led to significant growth and opportunities.<br /> <br /> Cathy creates an environment where you feel heard, understood, and challenged in the best possible way. She doesn't just listen. She helps you identify the patterns that are holding you back and gives you practical tools to create real change.<br /> <br /> I'm incredibly grateful for her guidance and would highly recommend her to anyone looking to grow personally, professionally, and emotionally.”

“Cathy has been my therapist for several years. The connection we have built and share is amazing. She listens to me and always gives me advice and guidance on how to improve myself and how to make myself feel better. The professional relationship between myself and Cathy is so important to me. She has helped me through many difficult situations and I know that she is very supportive of me. In my opinion Cathy is the best therapist and she always gives me a lot of great advice and encouragement and ideas to help me deal with my problems. She is the BEST!”

“Thought I have only had two sessions with Cathy (so far), she has been wonderful. I didn't realize how much I needed the support of someone who has experience with what I am dealing with. It is amazing!”

“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.”

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.
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