Kathryn Douglas , LPC, LPCC

Kathryn Douglas is a licensed counselor with 19 years of experience in mental health who practices in Illinois. She has worked in a range of clinical settings since 2004, supporting people facing addiction, chronic mental health conditions, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and postpartum mood concerns. She also addresses a broad array of challenges including stress, parenting and family issues, career and relationship concerns, intimacy-related matters, sleep difficulties, anger, bipolar disorder, attention differences such as ADHD, and coping with life transitions.

Her clinical work draws primarily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical approach that links thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and from other behavioral strategies. She also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), client-centered techniques, and solution-focused methods to tailor treatment to individual needs. Kathryn brings additional focus to areas such as autism and Asperger syndrome, obsessive and compulsive patterns, paranoia, postpartum depression, prejudice and discrimination, seasonal affective disorder, self-harm, women's issues, and young adult concerns.

Educationally, Kathryn completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 2004 and a Master of Education in Counseling in 2007, both from Quincy University. She earned a Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis from Penn State in 2013, a Master of Sociology from Arizona State University in 2022, and a Master of Forensic Psychology from Arizona State University in Spring 2025. She holds the credentials LPC and LPCC - Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - reflecting her clinical training and state licensure. Kathryn provides therapy in English and is currently accepting clients in Illinois.

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