- 25 years experience
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Caregiver stress focus
About Katrina
Her style is straightforward and grounded. She pairs practical, evidence-informed techniques with a calm, open attitude. Sessions tend to focus on making small, usable changes that improve daily life. Katrina emphasizes clear goals and steps people can try between meetings.
Katrina uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. She also draws on her long experience with mood disorders, panic, and grief to guide treatment choices. Caregiver issues and communication problems are called out as areas she often addresses.
She values the relationship between therapist and client and aims to create a nonjudgmental space for honest talk. Katrina encourages self-awareness and practical problem solving so people can move forward from feeling stuck. Her background in diverse settings informs a flexible, down-to-earth approach.
Katrina lists supporting carers as an additional focus, helping caregivers manage stress and role demands. Sessions are conducted in English from her Illinois practice. If you want to begin, follow the site steps to get matched and schedule time with her.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
How Katrina’s approaches translate to online help
Katrina uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which teaches people to identify thoughts that make problems worse and to test different ways of thinking and acting. CBT often helps with anxiety, panic, depression, and stress by turning ideas into practical experiments and daily habits.Her long experience with mood disorders, grief, and trauma informs how she adapts techniques to each person. She focuses on clear goals and small, repeatable steps so progress can be tracked between sessions. Finding the right approach is collaborative; Katrina will work with clients to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking so you know what to expect. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that works best. Talk with Katrina about how sessions can be arranged to suit your routine and goals.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
Katrina works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, eating and addictive behaviors, and related mood conditions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a practical, down-to-earth approach that pairs evidence-informed techniques with open, nonjudgmental listening.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 25 years of clinical experience across hospitals, outpatient clinics, residential treatment, and court/jail settings.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Illinois.
In what languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work together with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.