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Dr. Kathryn (Kitty) Klee

Dr. Kathryn (Kitty) Klee

LCPC · Illinois

Experienced counselor focused on practical change

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  • 33 years experience
  • Client-centered approach
  • Helps with parenting

About Kathryn

Dr. Kathryn (Kitty) Klee is an Illinois-licensed counselor with 33 years of clinical experience. She frames therapy around each person’s story and strengths, offering steady support as people take steps toward change. Dr. Klee aims to make the first steps feel manageable for someone who is worried or uncertain about therapy.

She focuses on practical issues that come up in everyday life. That includes family and parenting concerns, relationship strain, sleep problems, career stress, and coping with life changes. She also helps people facing depression, attention challenges such as ADHD, addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues.

Dr. Klee uses a few well-known approaches to guide sessions and meet different needs. She draws on client-centered ideas to center the person’s goals. She also uses cognitive behavioral tools to identify patterns that get in the way, and elements of dialectical behavior therapy to build coping skills.

Her style is supportive and straightforward. She listens for strengths and helps people try small, doable changes. Sessions often focus on clearer communication, problem-solving, and building confidence over time.

Dr. Klee also pays attention to less common concerns that can affect daily life, such as abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, blended family challenges, and questions around adoption and foster care. She encourages people to name what matters and to work toward practical changes at a sustainable pace.

How her approaches translate to online work

Dr. Klee often uses client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, and dialectical behavior therapy skills in session. Client-centered work focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person, which helps set goals and priorities. Cognitive behavioral techniques look at thought and behavior patterns and teach practical steps to change them. Dialectical behavior therapy skills build concrete tools for managing emotion, improving relationships, and tolerating distress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about their concerns, goals, and preferences and then suggest paths to try. They can adjust the work over time based on what helps most.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by cutting travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a work break, or letting someone meet without needing a long commute. It also makes it possible to keep a regular schedule when life is unpredictable. Licensed professionals can use these methods to help clients practice new skills, problem-solve, and track progress over weeks and months.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Family conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changesADHD

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

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with issues like family and parenting concerns, relationship problems, depression, ADHD, addictions, trauma, sleep struggles, career stress, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapy style like?

Her approach is supportive and practical. She centers the person’s goals, listens for strengths, and helps people try small, doable changes.

How much experience does she bring?

Dr. Klee has 33 years of professional work experience in counseling and related clinical settings.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She holds an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor credential, listed as LCPC, and she is based in Illinois.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapists availability.

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