Catherine Seger, LCPC

Catherine Seger is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois with 18 years of professional experience. She supports adults navigating stress, anxiety, coping with addictions, relationship concerns, motivation struggles, low self-esteem and confidence, and depression, bringing a steady, strengths-oriented perspective to each therapeutic relationship.

Catherine emphasizes that the person in therapy is the expert of their own story. She works collaboratively to identify and build on existing strengths, helping clients recognize resources they already possess and apply those assets toward meaningful change.

Beginning therapy can require considerable courage, and Catherine acknowledges and affirms that first step. She aims to create a respectful, encouraging space where clients can set clear goals, explore practical strategies, and move forward at a pace that feels right for them.

Integrating Therapeutic Approaches with Online Care

Catherine Seger draws on evidence-based methods adapted for online work to help clients address a range of concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking committed actions that move them toward a meaningful life - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and motivation challenges. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's experience, using empathy and active listening to create a supportive environment where individuals can explore feelings and build self-understanding - this approach is particularly helpful for self-esteem, relationship issues, and emotional processing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and test them against reality, teaching practical skills to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety and to improve day-to-day functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Catherine works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts strategies over time based on what proves most helpful.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - so clients can choose the format that fits their schedule and comfort level. This flexibility can make it easier to maintain consistency in care while addressing life demands and accessibility needs.