Dr. Kathryn (Kitty) Klee, LCPC

Dr. Kathryn (Kitty) Klee is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois with 33 years of experience. She focuses on practical help for everyday struggles. She uses straightforward language and aims to make the first step feel manageable for people who are worried or overwhelmed.

Kitty helps people navigate family conflict and parenting stress. She also supports those facing motivation problems, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Her work includes concerns such as ADHD, addictions, depression, sleep problems, and relationship or intimacy-related issues.

Her approach begins with listening and treating each person as the expert on their life. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methods to identify helpful behavior and thought changes. Kitty also uses techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy when they fit the client’s needs.

Sessions are geared toward clear goals and small, workable steps. Conversations focus on what to try between meetings and how to notice progress. Kitty aims to make tools easy to use in real life, whether the issue is career stress, caregiver strain, chronic illness, or body image concerns.

Her style is supportive and practical. She helps people find their own strengths and make changes at a pace that feels right. Prospective clients in Illinois who read this can expect calm guidance and a focus on usable strategies.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to change how people feel and act; it often helps with depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and motivation struggles. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's experience and uses empathic listening to help people understand their choices and find their own solutions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication in tense moments.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to the person's goals and daily realities, then suggest which methods might help most. Over time they adjust tools and homework based on what works and what does not, so the plan stays practical and client-focused.

Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video lets people work face-to-face when schedules allow, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits short check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing brief coaching and reminders. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or health challenges.