Kathleen Griffin, LCPC
Illinois LCPC helping with life transitions
- Relationships and self esteem
- Career and life transitions
- Stress and anxiety support
About Kathleen Griffin
Kathleen Griffin is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois with 13 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people navigate life transitions and addresses a wide range of concerns including relationship challenges, self-esteem and confidence, career difficulties, stress and anxiety, grief, trauma, and parenting issues. Kathleen approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to the individual needs and goals of the client.
She works collaboratively to support motivation and build skills that foster more fulfilling, balanced lives. Kathleen emphasizes empowerment and practical strategies while honoring the courage it takes to seek change. Her style is adaptive and client-centered, matching interventions to what will best serve each person in their growth and recovery.
Kathleen aims to be a steady source of support as clients take the first steps toward positive change, offering guidance and encouragement throughout the therapeutic process.
She works collaboratively to support motivation and build skills that foster more fulfilling, balanced lives. Kathleen emphasizes empowerment and practical strategies while honoring the courage it takes to seek change. Her style is adaptive and client-centered, matching interventions to what will best serve each person in their growth and recovery.
Kathleen aims to be a steady source of support as clients take the first steps toward positive change, offering guidance and encouragement throughout the therapeutic process.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderDepressionCoaching
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife 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-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Kathleen Griffin have?
Kathleen Griffin has 14 years of professional experience.
Is Kathleen Griffin a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LCPC credential - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. License details: IL LCPC 180.010989.
In which languages does Kathleen Griffin provide therapy?
Kathleen provides therapy in English.
Where is Kathleen Griffin located?
Kathleen is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Kathleen Griffin as my therapist?
You can work with Kathleen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Kathleen Griffin work with international clients?
Kathleen Griffin does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Kathleen Griffin cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and commit to actions that align with what matters most, even when difficult thoughts and feelings arise. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, life transitions, and building purposeful habits.Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns in intimate and family connections, helping clients develop more secure ways of relating and improving communication and trust. This approach can support work on relationship challenges, grief, and attachment-related concerns.
Kathleen collaborates with each person to determine which approach or combination of approaches is the best fit based on needs, goals, and preferences. She views finding the right method as a shared process and adjusts strategies as therapy progresses to ensure the work remains relevant and effective.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit differing schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support, continue therapy through life changes, and maintain momentum between sessions with licensed professionals and therapists.