Kathryn Douglas, LPC, LPCC
Compassionate, practical therapy for busy adults
Explore online therapy options- Years in practice
- 19
- Credentials
- LPC, LPCC
- Licensed in
- Illinois, Missouri, California
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Parenting issues
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Kathryn
Kathryn Douglas is a licensed counselor who focuses on helping adults manage stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, and self-esteem concerns. She uses practical, down-to-earth methods so people can make small changes that add up. Kathryn often helps with sleep problems, anger, work stress, and life transitions as well as issues related to addiction and intimacy.
She draws on nearly two decades of clinical experience that began in 2004. Her approach leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts and actions affect feelings.
Background and approach
She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and solution-focused techniques to help clients set realistic goals and practice new skills. Kathryn works from a behavior-oriented perspective, helping people test small changes between sessions. She encourages direct, manageable steps such as adjusting routines, practicing new responses, and tracking progress.
This makes therapy feel practical rather than overwhelming. Her education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Education in Counseling from Quincy University, plus a Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis from Penn State. She also completed a Master of Sociology at Arizona State University.
Clients can expect an approachable clinician who values collaboration and clear goals. Kathryn tailors sessions to what a person needs right now, whether that means short-term coaching or longer therapeutic work. She communicates plainly and focuses on what will work day to day.
What Kathryn works with
Everything Kathryn lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Kathryn helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Family problems
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Paranoia
- Postpartum depression
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Kathryn lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic methods and online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then move toward what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to change mood and routines. Both approaches are useful for anxiety, depression, parenting stress, sleep problems, and adjusting to life changes.Finding the right fit is a shared task. Kathryn works collaboratively to match methods to a person's goals and preferences. She will discuss options, try approaches, and adjust the plan as progress and circumstances change.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make attendance easier around work and family life. Video sessions let people use visual cues and longer discussions, phone calls can be useful when bandwidth is limited or a camera is not preferred, and chat or messaging can support quick check-ins or shorter coaching-style work. These options aim to increase flexibility so therapy can fit into a busy schedule.
Questions people ask about Kathryn
What concerns does Kathryn address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, self-esteem, career strain, addictions, and relationship or intimacy-related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and behavior-focused. She uses CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and solution-focused methods to set goals and practice concrete skills.
What is her background in mental health?
She has worked in mental health since 2004 and has experience across settings supporting people with chronic mental health issues, addiction, postpartum concerns, and trauma-related stress.
What credentials and location are on file?
She holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices with a listed location in Illinois.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Kathryn?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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