Catherine Seger, LCPC

Catherine Seger is an Illinois licensed clinical professional counselor with 18 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, and depression. She acknowledges the courage it takes to begin therapy and aims to meet clients where they are.

Catherine believes clients are the experts on their own lives. She listens first, then helps people notice strengths they can use to face challenges. Sessions are grounded in practical conversation and collaborative problem solving rather than long lectures.

Her work often addresses grief, trauma and abuse, anger, and career questions. She also helps people coping with life changes, including divorce and separation, chronic illness or pain, and caregiver stress. Catherine pays attention to issues that commonly affect women and supports people dealing with guilt, shame, or social anxiety.

She draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy to shape sessions. These methods inform how she helps people build skills, shift unhelpful patterns, and clarify values and goals. Catherine tailors the mix to each person rather than following a fixed script.

If you are considering therapy, she suggests taking the small first step of completing the initial questionnaire. From there you can schedule sessions according to availability and begin talking about what matters most to you.

How her approaches guide online therapy

Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people identify patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to stress and anxiety, and then practice concrete skills to change them. It is often used for issues like anxiety, depression, and problematic habits.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and learning to accept difficult feelings while taking committed steps toward what matters. This approach can help with grief, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and life transitions.

Client-centered therapy centers on listening, empathy, and supporting a person's own goals and insights. It creates space for people to explore concerns and build on their strengths.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Catherine will collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. The plan can be adjusted over time as priorities change and progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting care into a busy life, making it easier to schedule around work or caregiving, avoid travel time, and keep regular check-ins. Talk with the therapist about what will best suit your routine and goals.