I am an IL Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am excited that you have decided to start improving your own mental health.
Professional experience
25 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Coping with grief and loss Motivation, self esteem, and confidence Depression Coping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Coping with addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Intellectual disability, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury, Women's issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Catherine Valentine. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Cathy has been a tremendous help in my life. She's helped me rebuild my confidence, move forward toward my goals, and navigate some difficult relationships and experiences. She provides thoughtful, practical advice that has helped me regain my confidence and continue moving forward. I'm incredibly grateful for her guidance and support and would highly recommend her to anyone!
Written on Oct 19, 2026 after therapy with Catherine for 11 months on issues concerning addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Open and understanding about a variety of issues, judgement free, and there to listen, lend advice, and give her professional opinion and guidance
Written on Oct 03, 2026 after therapy with Catherine for 11 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
First session was great. Listens carefully thank you Catherine
Written on Sep 03, 2026 after therapy with Catherine for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety
To summarize what kind of therapist she can be, she’s just great!!! I don’t have to go too much into detail, all you gotta know is you’ll be coming across a great lady, whatever you need to hear she’ll have your back on that.
Written on Aug 17, 2026 after therapy with Catherine for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Very supportive and easy to talk to, the best help at the worst of times.
Written on Aug 07, 2026 after therapy with Catherine for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and parenting issues
Cathy is A M A Z I NG
Written on Jul 15, 2026 after therapy with Catherine for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Catherine has definitely been of great help to me. She listens, let's you get that out and provides perspective that get you thinking. She makes a great effort to always get back to you. During our sessions she has been supportive and reiterates to focus on the positive. Thanks to her guidance and support I have made immense progress.
Written on Jul 11, 2026 after therapy with Catherine for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Cathy has been my therapist for several years. The connection we have built and share is amazing. She listens to me and always gives me advice and guidance on how to improve myself and how to make myself feel better. The professional relationship between myself and Cathy is so important to me. She has helped me through many difficult situations and I know that she is very supportive of me. In my opinion Cathy is the best therapist and she always gives me a lot of great advice and encouragement and ideas to help me deal with my problems. She is the BEST!
Written on May 07, 2026 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Thought I have only had two sessions with Cathy (so far), she has been wonderful. I didn't realize how much I needed the support of someone who has experience with what I am dealing with. It is amazing!
Written on May 04, 2026 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, parenting issues, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Cathy has helped me through a variety of challenges and struggles. She is a fantastic therapist.
Written on Mar 20, 2026 after therapy with Catherine for 3 years and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Cathy is amazing, it’s like talking to my best friend, but with way better guidance
Written on Nov 01, 2025 after therapy with Catherine for 2 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Cathy is the best of the best!!
Written on Apr 04, 2025 after therapy with Catherine for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
She great
Written on Sep 17, 2024 after therapy with Catherine for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Cathy is such a great therapist! I love her and her way of doing things. Very grateful for her help and understanding, encouragement me to try new ways of thinking.
Written on Aug 19, 2024 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Catherine is always hearing what I have to say. She is supportive and asks questions when she doesn’t understand what I’m trying to say. She allows me time to process my reviews that I have and gives me worksheets that really do help with what I currently going through.
Written on May 17, 2024 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and adhd
Cathy has been incredible. I would absolutely recommend her.
Written on May 06, 2024 after therapy with Catherine for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Catherine Valentine is amazing.
Written on May 02, 2024 after therapy with Catherine for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
She is the best!
Written on Jan 16, 2024 after therapy with Catherine for 4 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Kind, non judgemental. She always encourages me and holds me accountable. This is a spectacular partnership. Thank you!
Written on Oct 03, 2023 after therapy with Catherine for 3 months on issues concerning self esteem, and coping with life changes
I have only met with Catherine Valentine once. I certainly did not expect to feel a connection to her during my first session. But I did. She understood my grief & helped me see a different way to look at a traumatic experience in a different light. I am grateful for that. I am looking forward to my next session with her.
Written on Jul 05, 2023 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief, and parenting issues
Great advice and very kind
Written on Apr 26, 2023 after therapy with Catherine for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
Catherine is amazing and she honestly helped me through the worst time of my life. I am better mentally and in every way. She is very patient and caring. She responds promptly and lets you know she is really there for you.
Highly recommend!!
Thank you for everything Catherine!
Written on Feb 09, 2023 after therapy with Catherine for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Very supportive with a great outlook and plenty of experience giving me confidence she can help me through the issues I have as a parent, spouse, employee, and member of society.
Written on Jan 26, 2023 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Very present and warm therapist
Written on Jan 18, 2023 after therapy with Catherine for 1 week on issues concerning trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
Catherine has helped my through probably the most difficult time in my life, she has helped me gain back the confidence and Motivation I lost when I hit rock bottom. I am so happy to have her as my therapist!
Written on Nov 29, 2022 after therapy with Catherine for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and sleeping disorders
Amazing person with a warm personality. I could not recommend her more.
Written on Oct 31, 2022 after therapy with Catherine for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
Great person and great therapist!
Written on Oct 13, 2022 after therapy with Catherine for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Catherine has been nothing but amazing. I had issues with my payments and she was still very helpful and patient. I look forward to more sessions (:
Written on Sep 25, 2022 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, anger management, and compassion fatigue
She is always on time and available when I need to talk to her. She responds to my messages and listens when I'm ranting. She seems genuinely concerned about my well being and that is nice to have.
Written on Sep 25, 2022 after therapy with Catherine for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Very attentive, friendly, and competent amongst other great qualities. Would definitely recommend.
Written on Sep 21, 2022 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
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