- 40 years experience
- Sleep and stress focus
- Collaborative care
About Kathleen
Kathleen "Kathy" Sexton-Radek helps people who are overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and sleep problems. She is an Illinois psychologist with four decades of experience and focuses on practical steps people can use to feel more grounded and rested.
Her work tends to center on panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and long-term pain or illness. She listens carefully to what each person brings and then tailors methods to fit their situation. Sessions aim to reduce immediate distress while building skills for daily life.
Kathy draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address both emotional and sleep-related concerns. She pays attention to how pain and health problems affect mood and sleep, and she helps clients find realistic ways to cope and improve routines.
People who meet with her can expect a collaborative approach. She reviews options, talks through what might work, and adjusts plans as progress is made. The focus is on clear goals and small, manageable changes that add up over time.
After many years in practice, Kathy remains focused on practical outcomes: better sleep patterns, reduced panic symptoms, and improved day-to-day functioning. Her style is steady and attentive, aimed at helping people regain control and move forward.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on changing thoughts, behaviors, and habits to reduce symptoms. Cognitive approaches help people identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns that fuel anxiety, panic, and low mood. Behavioral strategies include sleep routines and gradual exposure to reduce panic and improve nighttime rest.Mind-body oriented methods emphasize how pain, illness, and stress affect sleep and mood. These techniques teach simple skills such as relaxation practices, pacing activity for chronic pain, and step-by-step changes to evening routines that support better sleep.
Finding the right method is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped in the past. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Many people find online therapy helpful because it can fit more easily into daily life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online sessions can also make it simpler to build consistent routines for sleep and to practice new skills between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
40+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, and depression, with additional attention to chronic pain, panic, and post-traumatic stress.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
The approach is collaborative and practical, using evidence-based techniques to reduce symptoms and build everyday coping strategies tailored to each person.
How much clinical experience does this clinician have?
The therapist has 40 years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and sleep-related concerns.
What credential does the therapist hold and where are they based?
This clinician is an Illinois Psychologist, license number 071.005336, and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided only within the therapist's supported region.
How is payment handled and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try therapy here?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.