- Stress and anxiety
- Substance concerns
- Grief and loss
About Catherine
Catherine Seger is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) in Illinois with 18 years of experience. She works from a client-centered stance and focuses on helping people find practical ways to manage stress, anxiety, depression, and addictions. She aims to meet people where they are and build on their existing strengths.
In sessions she listens first and follows the client's lead. She helps people talk through difficult feelings, sort priorities, and try small steps that can make daily life easier. Topics she commonly addresses include low self-esteem, grief, anger, career stress, and coping with life changes.
Catherine also supports people facing more specific challenges such as chronic pain or illness, caregiver strain, divorce and separation, and concerns around eating or bipolar mood patterns. She uses tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with a client-centered approach to help people test what works for them.
Her style is straightforward and practical. She encourages clients to notice what matters to them, set realistic goals, and practice new skills between sessions. Starting therapy is often hard, and she acknowledges the courage it takes to reach out.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability. Catherine practices in Illinois and conducts sessions in English.
How Catherine’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the client. The therapist encourages people to speak about their priorities and builds sessions around those goals. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches skills to accept difficult thoughts and commit to actions that match personal values. It can help with anxiety, low mood, and navigating big life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and offers practical tools to change them over time.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Catherine will work with each person to figure out which methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration means trying ideas, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan as needed.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since the biography does not list specific online formats. If considering online sessions, ask about available formats when you schedule. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy life - it can reduce travel time, allow for shorter check-ins during a workday, and offer options for people who prefer not to be on camera. Licensed professionals can still use ACT and CBT tools effectively through remote sessions, focusing on skills practice, values-based goals, and problem-solving that work in everyday settings.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Catherine commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, self-esteem, grief, trauma and related life changes. She also addresses career stress, anger, and eating concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
Catherine adopts a client-centered approach that prioritizes listening and following the client's lead. She combines this with ACT and CBT techniques to try practical strategies in everyday life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional work experience helping people with a range of concerns including chronic illness, caregiver stress, and divorce-related issues.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the LCPC credential and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the intake process.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.