About

Catherine Valentine is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 25 years of professional experience. She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief and loss, depression, self esteem, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, addictions, and issues related to sleep and parenting. Her practice also addresses conditions such as bipolar disorder and ADHD along with related areas like caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, and body image.

She frames therapy through a strengths-based perspective, holding that each person is the expert of their own story and brings resources that can support change. Her approach draws on several evidence-informed methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness techniques, and Client-Centered Therapy. Those seeking help can expect a collaborative process that attends to practical coping skills and to values-based goals as they navigate life transitions, grief, family dynamics, or intimacy-related concerns. She maintains professional licensure in Illinois and integrates tailored strategies that reflect each individual situation.

Location:
Illinois, United States
Years Experience:
25
Gender:
Female
Languages Spoken:
English
Therapist of Color:
No
Communication Options:
Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes
Other areas of experience: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, ADHD, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Intellectual disability, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Traumatic brain injury, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: IL LCPC 180006177
  • NPI Number: 1205062593
  • License: LCPC (Illinois)

Online and remote therapy options



Catherine Valentine provides remote sessions that use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to support clients who prefer or require distance care. She uses a collaborative, client-centered stance so that the format and pace of work reflect the individual’s needs and goals. The communication modes are presented as options to fit how someone prefers to engage between sessions as well as during them.

Her clinical work integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify values, clarify goals, and develop practical skills for managing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and mindfulness practices to support emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and present-moment awareness. These approaches are explained and chosen together so each person understands how techniques will be applied.

Remote sessions are intended to be collaborative; Catherine discusses which techniques are most relevant and adapts exercises for video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. This allows the work to remain focused on coping strategies, relationship patterns, and life transitions while matching the communication style that feels most manageable.

What is Catherine Valentine’s clinical experience?

She has 25 years of professional experience as a licensed clinician, working with a range of issues from anxiety and depression to trauma, grief, and family concerns.

What credentials and licensure does she hold?

She is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, credentialed as LCPC, with license number IL LCPC 180006177.

Which languages does she use in sessions?

All services are provided in English.

Where is she licensed to practice?

Her professional license is in Illinois.

How can clients work with her remotely?

She offers multiple remote communication options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

Does she accept international clients?

No. This profile indicates she is not accepting international clients.

What does it cost to begin sessions?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time according to the stated terms.

How does someone get started?

To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire to be connected and set up for initial sessions.