Katrina Dolle , LCSW

Katrina Dolle is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has practiced in Illinois for over two decades. She earned a Master of Social Work degree from Aurora University in 2000 and has worked across hospitals, outpatient clinics, residential treatment, and court and jail settings. Katrina focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. She also addresses relationship struggles, addictive behaviors, and issues commonly faced by women.

In sessions she keeps the work straightforward and practical. She helps people name what feels difficult and set small, doable steps to feel better. Katrina aims to build a respectful working relationship where clients can speak openly without judgment. She sees the therapeutic relationship as a place for honesty and steady support.

Her clinical experience includes treating mood disorders, panic attacks, and problems with intimacy and eating. She also helps with caregiver strain, communication breakdowns, and finding purpose after life changes. Katrina draws on proven methods to help people change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.

Katrina emphasizes collaboration. She works with each person to match goals and techniques to their needs. That might mean short-term skills for coping, or longer work on self-esteem and relationships.

People come to her when they feel stuck after loss, conflict, or major life transitions. She believes thoughtful, steady work can open new options. Katrina offers care in English to people located in Illinois and brings 25 years of practical experience to each session.

Practical approaches for online therapy and care

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It teaches concrete skills for managing anxiety, panic, low mood, and unwanted patterns that get in the way of daily life.

In online sessions Katrina uses these evidence-based techniques while helping clients set achievable goals. She works together with each person to choose the best mix of tools and pacing for their needs and goals. That collaborative process makes it easier to adjust methods if something is not working.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and more conversational work. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to fit brief updates into a busy day or to continue momentum between longer sessions.

These online options help people in Illinois access care that fits their schedule and daily life. Katrina combines her CBT approach with steady, goal-focused coaching to help people move forward without needing to attend in-person appointments.