Catherine Seger

Catherine Seger is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois with 18 years of experience. She focuses on practical steps people can take when stress, anxiety, depression, or anger make day-to-day life harder. She also helps with addictions, self-esteem, motivation, grief, and career concerns. Her work starts by listening to each person's story and identifying strengths they may not notice. She uses clear, goal-oriented methods so people leave sessions with doable next steps. The approach is collaborative - the client sets priorities and Catherine helps map a path forward. Catherine draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy ideas to keep sessions grounded in respect and empathy. Together these approaches are used to tackle problems like chronic stress, family conflict, and coping with life changes. Sessions often focus on building practical skills for handling intense emotions, managing cravings, improving confidence, and improving day-to-day functioning. She pays attention to the impact of illness, caregiving demands, divorce, or trauma when those issues arise. The pace and focus are adapted to each person's needs. Taking the first step can feel hard, and Catherine aims to make the process straightforward. She encourages people to notice what matters to them and then practice small, achievable changes toward those values.

How Catherine’s approaches work in online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values even when strong emotions show up. It is often used for stress, anxiety, and problems like anger that get in the way of daily life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on practical skills for spotting unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, addictions, and low self-esteem.

Client-Centered Therapy keeps the focus on the person’s own experience and priorities. The therapist aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space and follow the client’s lead when choosing goals and pace.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Catherine will work with each person to decide which methods fit best based on their goals, life situation, and what feels most useful. Plans can change as progress is made or needs shift.

Practical benefits of online therapy can include easier scheduling around work and caregiving, fewer travel barriers, and the ability to keep consistent appointments during busy periods. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current options before booking to see which format fits daily life and technical needs.