Kathleen Griffin, LCPC

Kathleen Griffin is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois who helps people facing major life changes and relationship strain. She focuses on issues like self-esteem, career difficulties, stress, anxiety, grief, and caregiving strain. Kathleen also works with concerns around intimacy, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, and matters related to aging and geriatric issues.

Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens first, then shapes conversations to fit each person's situation. Sessions aim to build practical skills, clarify values, and set realistic steps toward goals. Kathleen emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassionate support throughout the process.

She uses several evidence-informed approaches to guide sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports making values-based choices while managing difficult feelings. Attachment-Based work and client-centered methods prioritize relationships and the client’s own experience.

Over 14 years in the field, Kathleen has supported people managing transitions like career shifts, caregiving responsibilities, and losses. She helps clients develop clearer communication, stronger boundaries, and better stress management. Her approach balances practical exercises with supportive conversation.

People often come away with tools to handle everyday challenges more effectively. If you want a therapist who adapts to your needs and works with real-life problems, Kathleen offers a steady, practical approach to change.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take action that matches their values. It can help with stress, anxiety, career changes, and coping with loss. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches concrete skills to change patterns that cause distress. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and mood regulation. Attachment-Based Therapy centers on how relationships shape emotional patterns and helps people improve connection, communication, and trust in important relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kathleen will listen to your concerns, goals, and preferences, and then suggest which methods to try. The choice is collaborative and can change as needs evolve during therapy.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue ongoing work through moves or schedule changes. Licensed professionals adapt homework, exercises, and communication to work well in virtual sessions while keeping the focus on practical results and everyday coping skills.