Dr. Kathryn (Kitty) Klee, LCPC
Experienced counselor helping people through life changes
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- 33 years experience
- Strengths-based focus
- Practical coping skills
About Kathryn
Dr. Kathryn (Kitty) Klee is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois with 33 years of experience. She focuses on helping people handle family conflicts, parenting stress, low self-esteem, motivation struggles, and major life changes. Kitty emphasizes the strengths each person brings and works alongside them to make practical changes.
She believes people are the experts on their own stories and that therapy is a collaborative effort. Sessions aim to identify what already works and build on those skills. The therapist offers encouragement and practical steps so clients can try different ways of coping between meetings.
Kitty uses a mix of approaches depending on the person’s needs. She incorporates client-centered listening to understand perspectives, cognitive-behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thinking, and elements from emotion-focused and dialectical work when emotions run high. Her style is direct but empathetic, with an emphasis on clear goals and useful tools.
Over decades of practice she has supported people with depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, ADHD, addictions, trauma, sleeping problems, career decisions, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses specific issues such as adoption and foster care, aging, chronic illness, body image, and attachment concerns.
Sessions are shaped around each person’s goals and life demands. The therapist encourages small experiments and steady progress rather than quick fixes. People who want a collaborative therapist who listens and offers practical strategies may find her a good fit.
She believes people are the experts on their own stories and that therapy is a collaborative effort. Sessions aim to identify what already works and build on those skills. The therapist offers encouragement and practical steps so clients can try different ways of coping between meetings.
Kitty uses a mix of approaches depending on the person’s needs. She incorporates client-centered listening to understand perspectives, cognitive-behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thinking, and elements from emotion-focused and dialectical work when emotions run high. Her style is direct but empathetic, with an emphasis on clear goals and useful tools.
Over decades of practice she has supported people with depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, ADHD, addictions, trauma, sleeping problems, career decisions, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses specific issues such as adoption and foster care, aging, chronic illness, body image, and attachment concerns.
Sessions are shaped around each person’s goals and life demands. The therapist encourages small experiments and steady progress rather than quick fixes. People who want a collaborative therapist who listens and offers practical strategies may find her a good fit.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
33+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and helping people clarify what matters most to them. It helps when someone needs a calm, steady space to sort through choices and emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts influence feelings and actions and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and motivation. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for relationship stress and emotional overwhelm.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust those methods over time based on progress and feedback.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, limit travel time, or allow quicker check-ins when a short conversation will do. It also lets people use tools from CBT or DBT in real time, like practicing a skill at home and reporting back. The focus is on making therapy practical and workable within everyday routines.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including family conflict, parenting stress, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma, sleeping problems, career questions, depression, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends listening and practical coaching. She centers the client's perspective, sets clear goals, and offers usable tools to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 33 years of professional work experience to her practice.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
She holds an Illinois LCPC credential and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed or priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.