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- ACT and CBT methods
- Attachment-focused work
- Stress and grief support
About Kathleen
Kathleen Griffin, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois, has 14 years of clinical experience working with adults on relationship and life-transition concerns. She focuses on issues such as low self-esteem, career stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, and challenges related to intimacy and parenting. Sessions address both immediate problems and practical skills for coping.
Griffin uses approaches that include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She combines conversational work with exercises and behavioral tools so clients can practice changes between sessions. The emphasis is on clear strategies and steady progress rather than on jargon.
Her background includes long-term clinical practice in Illinois. Over the years she has helped people managing compassion fatigue, bipolar disorder, sleeping problems, and anger, as well as those navigating adoption, caregiver stress, blended family issues, and attachment concerns. She also addresses topics that intersect with alternative sexual cultures such as BDSM and kink.
Kathleen frames therapy as collaborative. She listens to the client’s goals and adapts the plan as needed. Discussions are direct and focused on what a client wants to change now and how to get there.
To begin, readers are directed to the site’s matching process to schedule an initial session. The therapist works in English and does not accept international clients.
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How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and take actions aligned with their values. It can help with anxiety, life transitions, and motivation by teaching practical ways to move forward despite difficult feelings. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connection patterns affect current relationships. This approach helps people understand needs in close relationships and practice different ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies thought and behavior patterns that maintain problems. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and anger by breaking problems into manageable steps and practicing new skills. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review the client’s goals and preferences and help choose which methods to emphasize. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress is reviewed. Confirm which session formats are available before booking since the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. They can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, and let people use quieter surroundings or lower-bandwidth options when needed.03
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps people with relationship issues, self-esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, stress and anxiety, grief, trauma and intimacy-related problems.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses ACT, attachment-based work, client-centered techniques, CBT, and DBT. Sessions blend conversation with practical exercises and behavior-focused tools.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is an LCPC licensed in Illinois.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What are the session formats?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost and how does billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.