Dr. Kathryn (Kitty) Klee , LCPC

Dr. Kathryn (Kitty) Klee is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 33 years of clinical experience in Illinois. She focuses on helping people manage family and parenting struggles, build self-esteem, and cope with major life changes. Kitty emphasizes practical, steady support as someone moves toward a more satisfying life.

She comes from a long career of steady practice and brings a calm, respectful style to sessions. Kitty works from the belief that each person knows their own story best and already carries strengths to draw on. Sessions tend to be collaborative and down-to-earth rather than overly technical.

In the room she helps people break problems into manageable steps. That can look like improving communication, making clearer choices about relationships, or finding ways to handle stress and burnout. She also works with concerns such as ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, career changes, and depression.

Kitty uses a mix of approaches to suit the person in front of her. That includes client-centered work that follows the person's pace, cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thinking, dialectical behavior skills for intense emotions, and emotionally-focused ideas for relationship work. She draws on existential perspectives when clients face big life questions.

Sessions are offered in English and take place for people located in Illinois. Kitty supports people who want practical steps, clearer goals, and a steady therapeutic partner while they make changes.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person's pace. It helps when someone needs understanding, validation, and a chance to sort out priorities without being rushed.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts influence feelings and actions. It includes practical exercises and skill building to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, useful for depression, anxiety, and stress related to life changes.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving emotional regulation. It can be helpful for people who struggle with strong mood swings, distress, or relationship conflicts.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their needs, goals, and preferences and will tailor methods over time. That makes it easier to try strategies, see what helps, and adjust course together.

Online therapy with this practice is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter setting is preferred. Live chat or text-based messaging can fit brief check-ins, journaling between sessions, or people who find typing easier than speaking. These options make scheduling more flexible and help therapy fit into busy days.