I am an Illinois licensed clinical social worker with over 22 years of experience working in a variety of clinical settings. I work with clients who experience a wide range of symptoms and concerns, including trauma, abuse, PTSD, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting, career challenges, issues with aging and LGBTQ+ concerns.
You know yourself and what you need better than anyone. You are the expert, and I am here to help you, as you are navigating through life's challenges. In therapy, we will identify your strengths and then set small goals that lead to greater goals. I look forward to meeting you and helping you at your own pace. I am here to support & empower you in your journey.
Should you feel in need of urgent help or that you are in crisis at any time during our work together, please call 1-800-273-TALK or (1-800-273-8255) 24 hours a day; or 988 for mental health emergencies. This forum does not provide any type of emergency/ crisis services, so I want to be sure you know who to contact if you need immediate help.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
IL LCSW 149011840
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Katherine Porter. 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.
Katie fits my certain needs perfectly. She has vast experiences that enables her to help me in many different areas.
Written on Aug 12, 2024 after therapy with Katherine for 2 months on issues concerning family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
she is so insightful and sweet and brings a laugh out of me in our sessions. i always feel heard and validated when talking together. i don’t feel judged ever she always brightens my week i look forward to our meetings!
Written on Jul 06, 2024 after therapy with Katherine for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Love her ❤️
Written on May 01, 2024 after therapy with Katherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
She listen to everything you are saying. She always asked if your alright. She gets you to open up by asking difficult questions. I text her whenever I am not doing well and she gets right back to me. And most importantly she is easy to talk to.
Written on Dec 31, 2023 after therapy with Katherine for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
Super kind and good listener, gives great advice and helps you see a new perspective to things.
Written on Dec 13, 2023 after therapy with Katherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Katy is a great listener which is usually all I really need, just someone to talk to who genuinely wants to help. She's excellent at that and also provides me with feedback that gives me new ways of looking things. I'd highly recommend her.
Written on Oct 27, 2023 after therapy with Katherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes