Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience providing therapy services to a diverse group of individuals, albeit an extensive portion of my practice has been providing support to children and their families. I have provided clinical services in a wide range of therapeutic arena such as shelters, inpatient/outpatient hospitals, schools. In doing so, I work with clients with multiple concerns including parenting, depression, school problems, trauma to name a few. I provide trauma-informed care with experience addressing grief, community violence impact, etc.
I earned my Bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago in Criminal Justice and a minor in Sociology. I later attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where I earned my Masters in Social Work, focusing clinically on Schools, and my Masters in Education with a focus on Educational Organization and Leadership, respectively. I am currently completing my Doctorate at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a focus on providing services, resources, and access to traditionally marginalized populations.
I am a culturally responsive clinician who believes that everyone minimally deserves empathy, respect, compassion, and dignity. I truly believe it is important to meet everyone where they are at, and in doing so, empower and equip my clients to have a voice and choice in their lives- to have agency. My approach is largely client-centered, strength-based, and solution-focused because I believe that clients are the experts on their lives and that everyone has strengths and talents from which we can draw. I use a variety of treatment modalities to guide clients in identifying strengths, and in developing treatment plans that accomplish their goals. While this list is not exhaustive, I use Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Intervention for Trauma in Schools, Mindfulness, Emotional Regulation Strategies, etc. with the goal of supporting clients to move towards a life of stability and happiness.
Congratulations on taking the first step in achieving the change you seek. It is an honor to join you and walk alongside you as a critical thought partner on your journey.
Specialties:
• Parenting concerns
• Relationship issues
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• School issues and support
• Emotional regulation
• Effective decision-making
Also experienced in:
Conflict resolution, LGBT, Abuse and Neglect, Trauma, Behavioral Disorders, Parenting issues ADHD, Special Education Law, Stress Management, Domestic Violence, Homelessness, Birth to 3 Services, Grief and Loss, Attachment Issues, Mental Illness, and more.
Clinical approaches:
Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Zones of Regulation, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Years of Experience: 23
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Katina Wilcher is a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois with 23 years of experience delivering therapy to a diverse range of individuals, with a substantial portion of her practice devoted to supporting children and their families. Her clinical background includes work in shelters, inpatient and outpatient hospitals, and schools, where she has addressed concerns such as parenting challenges, depression, school-related problems, and trauma. She provides trauma-informed care and has experience helping clients cope with grief and the effects of community violence.
She completed a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice with a minor in Sociology at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She then earned a Master of Social Work at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a clinical focus on schools, and a Master of Education from the same university concentrating on Educational Organization and Leadership. She is currently completing a doctorate at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a focus on expanding services, resources, and access for traditionally marginalized populations.
Katina holds Illinois licensure as a clinical social worker; her credential is LCSW, number 149.019431, indicating her authorization to practice social work clinically in Illinois.
She practices as a culturally responsive clinician who emphasizes empathy, respect, compassion, and dignity for every person she works with. Her approach centers on meeting clients where they are, empowering them to exercise voice and choice, and building agency. Katina draws on client-centered, strength-based, and solution-focused methods because she views clients as experts on their own lives and believes in mobilizing individual strengths toward meaningful goals. She integrates a variety of treatment modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Intervention for Trauma in Schools, mindfulness practices, and emotional regulation strategies, to help clients identify strengths and create practical treatment plans aimed at greater stability and well-being.
Her specialties include parenting concerns, relationship issues, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, school support, emotional regulation, and effective decision-making. She also has experience with conflict resolution, LGBT matters, abuse and neglect, trauma, behavioral disorders, ADHD, special education law, stress management, domestic violence, homelessness, Birth to 3 services, grief and loss, attachment issues, mental illness, bipolar disorder, addictions, coaching, and compassion fatigue.
Katina congratulates individuals for taking the first step toward change and considers it an honor to walk alongside clients as a thoughtful partner in their journey.
Many people wonder whether online therapy can produce meaningful results. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and managing life transitions, research and clinical experience indicate that online therapy can be as effective as traditional in-person treatment for most cases.
One major benefit is flexibility: clients can choose the communication method that fits their needs and comfort level, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This range of options makes it easier to incorporate therapy into a busy schedule and to continue care during life changes.
All participating therapists are licensed professionals, and clients have the option to switch therapists if they prefer a different match. For many people, online therapy offers an accessible and practical way to pursue mental health support while maintaining continuity and consistency in care.
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