Therapist profile
Kathleen Griffin, LCPC
Illinois
LCPC in Illinois - Relationships and Self-esteem
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- Credentials
- LCPC
- License
- LCPC, Illinois / 180.010989
- NPI
- 1588158000
- Experience
- 14 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
About
- Relationship patterns
- People-pleasing issues
- ACT and CBT methods
About Kathleen
Kathleen Griffin is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 14 years of experience. She works with adults facing relationship problems, low self-esteem, career concerns, stress and anxiety, and the effects of trauma and grief.
Kathleen helps people who struggle with people-pleasing, codependency, trouble saying no, and problems with intimacy. She also supports those dealing with caregiver stress, adoption and foster care issues, attachment concerns, and blended family challenges. Her work includes attention to mood disorders such as depression and bipolar concerns where these affect daily life.
Her style centers on direct conversation and practical strategies. Clients can expect clear discussion of patterns that get in the way, and straightforward steps to test different ways of responding. Kathleen uses approaches that include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based and Client-Centered methods to guide the work.
Sessions focus on skills for managing anxiety and stress, communication practice for difficult relationships, and steps to build confidence and motivation at work or home. She also addresses sleep problems, anger, and intimacy-related issues with problem-focused tools and reflective conversation.
People who reach out are usually looking for help with life's transitions or recurring relationship patterns. To begin, she asks about current concerns, what has been tried before, and what practical changes a person wants to see in day-to-day life.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people identify what matters most and take action consistent with those values while learning to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns and manage anxiety or low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape expectations and habits in current relationships and uses conversation to build different ways of connecting.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, previous attempts, and preferences, and then try methods that fit the person’s situation. Changes are tested in real life and adjusted as needed rather than relying on a single fixed method.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people practice communication skills in the settings where problems actually occur. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT exercises for remote work, using written exercises, guided behavioral experiments, and focused conversation to keep progress moving forward.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with relationship issues, self-esteem struggles, career stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, and codependency-related patterns.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
Her approach combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based and Client-Centered methods, with a focus on practical steps and clear conversation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional work experience supporting adults with life transitions and ongoing relationship patterns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options with the scheduling process before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to work together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.