Dr. Kathryn (Kitty) Klee, LCPC - Therapist in Illinois

Client-centered support
Sleep and rest focus
Practical skill building

About Kathryn

Dr. Kathryn (Kitty) Klee brings 33 years of clinical work to her practice in Illinois. She is an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - who focuses on practical changes. She listens, helps people name their strengths, and supports steps toward better rest and daily functioning.

Her style is straightforward and encouraging. She treats each person as the expert on their life and works beside them to find solutions that fit. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on small, doable changes that can improve sleep, mood, and relationships.

Kitty draws on several therapy approaches to match the needs of each person. She uses client-centered ways of listening, cognitive-behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thoughts and habits, and skills from dialectical behavior therapy when emotions run high. These methods are described and adapted to the concerns a person brings, such as sleep problems, parenting strain, or career stress.

People often come with anxiety about parenting, family conflict, ADHD, addictions, trauma, intimacy, or changes in life roles. Kitty also supports work with depression, caregiver fatigue, chronic illness, attachment and identity issues, and body image concerns. She pays attention to practical barriers to rest and recovery when sleep is a central problem.

Her approach centers on collaboration and clear goals. Sessions aim to build coping skills, improve communication, and establish routines that help people feel more in control and rested.

Approaches that translate well to online work

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration; the therapist follows the person's lead and helps them make sense of their own experience, which can support changes in habits and sleep routines. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, often using concrete exercises and homework to improve sleep, mood, and daily routines. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills that help when strong feelings interfere with sleep or relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your goals, preferences, and challenges and help choose which combination of methods fits best. That choice can change over time as needs evolve, and the process is collaborative rather than fixed.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also supports working on home routines and sleep habits in the context where they occur. Confirm current session options with the therapist when you schedule to make sure they match your needs.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Family conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteem Coping with life changesADHD

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesDepression Compassion 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 stress Chronic 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 purpose Midlife 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 issues does she commonly help with?

She works with concerns like family conflict, parenting stress, self-esteem, sleep difficulties, depression, ADHD, addictions, trauma, and relationship or intimacy issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is direct and collaborative. She listens first, then helps set clear, doable goals and practical steps toward better rest and functioning.

What kind of background does she bring to therapy?

She has 33 years of professional experience supporting people through life changes, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and identity or attachment concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - licensed in Illinois and practices from that state.

In which language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does payment and cost work?

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

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.