Kathleen Griffin , LCPC

Kathleen Griffin is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois. She supports people facing relationship struggles, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, career setbacks, grief, and stress. She also helps with parenting concerns, burnout and compassion fatigue, intimacy questions, and the effects of trauma and abuse.

Kathleen keeps sessions simple and practical. She listens first to understand what matters to each person. Then she works with clients to set small goals and develop steps they can try between meetings. Sessions are collaborative and paced to match each person’s needs.

Her approach draws on several evidence-based methods. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people shift unhelpful thinking and act on what matters. Attachment-based ideas and client-centered care guide how she builds understanding of relationship patterns and strengthens emotional safety in the room.

With 14 years of experience, Kathleen brings steady support for life transitions. She aims to help people rebuild confidence, manage mood swings, and regain direction after loss or major change. Her style is warm, direct, and respectful.

People who choose her often want practical tools plus space to process feelings. Kathleen tailors the plan to each person’s history, goals, and ritmo of change. She invites anyone who is ready to take a first step to explore what therapy could look like for them.

How Kathleen’s Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that reflect their values. This is useful for anxiety, life transitions, and boosting motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and building new behaviors, which can help with depression, sleep problems, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationship patterns shape present connections and can guide work on intimacy, communication, and trust.

Kathleen treats finding the right approach as a team effort. She talks with each person about their goals, history, and what feels most useful. Together they experiment with methods and adjust the plan based on what helps most in real life.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules and varied needs. Video calls let people work face-to-face when a longer session is helpful. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat or text-based messaging allow brief check-ins and ongoing support between meetings. These options make it easier to keep momentum and try new skills in day-to-day life.