Dr. Kathryn (Kitty) Klee, LCPC
Seasoned counselor focusing on practical change
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At a glance
- Listed location
- Illinois
- Experience
- 33+ years
- Credentials
- LCPC
- Languages
- English
- License (Illinois)
- LCPC · No. 180001551
- NPI
- 1609930486
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- Strengths-based support
- Practical coping skills
- Family and aging
About Kathryn
Dr. Kathryn (Kitty) Klee is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 33 years of experience practicing in Illinois. She emphasizes a respectful, strengths-based stance and treats each person as the expert on their own life. Kitty encourages people to take the first steps toward change and offers steady support as they try new ways of coping.
Her approach is practical and down-to-earth. She helps people talk through family conflicts, parenting questions, and life transitions in straightforward language. She also supports people struggling with motivation, self-esteem, depression, sleep problems, addiction, ADHD, and relationship or intimacy concerns.
Kitty uses a mix of methods to match each person's needs. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to build a trusting connection and cognitive-behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also works with emotion-focused and dialectical tools when stronger emotion regulation or attachment work is useful.
Her practice also includes attention to caregiver stress, chronic illness, and aging and geriatric issues. She helps people facing career crossroads, grief related to abandonment or adoption, and the complicated communication problems that come up in blended families.
Sessions are aimed at clear goals and practical steps. Kitty supports clients as they experiment with new strategies, track progress, and adjust plans when needed. The focus is on usable change rather than jargon.
Her approach is practical and down-to-earth. She helps people talk through family conflicts, parenting questions, and life transitions in straightforward language. She also supports people struggling with motivation, self-esteem, depression, sleep problems, addiction, ADHD, and relationship or intimacy concerns.
Kitty uses a mix of methods to match each person's needs. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to build a trusting connection and cognitive-behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also works with emotion-focused and dialectical tools when stronger emotion regulation or attachment work is useful.
Her practice also includes attention to caregiver stress, chronic illness, and aging and geriatric issues. She helps people facing career crossroads, grief related to abandonment or adoption, and the complicated communication problems that come up in blended families.
Sessions are aimed at clear goals and practical steps. Kitty supports clients as they experiment with new strategies, track progress, and adjust plans when needed. The focus is on usable change rather than jargon.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
33+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Dr. Klee uses several practical approaches that translate well to remote work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a respectful, listening relationship so clients feel understood and can explore their goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches concrete skills to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which helps with anxiety, depression, sleep, and motivation. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers specific tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved communication when strong emotions or conflict are present.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit the situation, and adjust over time based on what helps. Clients are part of deciding which tools to use and how sessions should proceed.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know what is available. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by saving travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a work break, or avoiding the need to be on camera for every meeting. Many clients find remote sessions helpful for keeping continuity of care while juggling caregiving, medical appointments, or demanding schedules.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?
She helps people with family conflict, parenting issues, motivation, self-esteem, coping with life changes, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma, sleeping problems, career matters, depression, and compassion fatigue.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is strengths-focused and practical. She treats clients as experts on their own lives and works collaboratively to set goals and try concrete strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 33 years of professional work experience offering therapeutic support in various settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an IL LCPC and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
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