Dr. Kathryn (Kitty) Klee

Dr. Kathryn (Kitty) Klee is an Illinois-licensed clinician with 33 years of experience. She focuses on practical help for people facing family and parenting stress, low self-esteem, motivation struggles, and major life changes. Kitty emphasizes a respectful, down-to-earth way of working that centers the client's own knowledge of their life.

She believes people bring strengths that matter. Sessions aim to build on those strengths while addressing problems like depression, sleep disturbances, relationship strain, and addiction. Her background also includes work with attention challenges such as ADHD, caregiver stress, and issues around attachment and adoption.

Her approach is collaborative. Kitty listens first, then helps people try ways of changing thoughts, behaviors, or emotional patterns that get in the way. That might include practical skill-building, structured exercises, or deeper conversations about meaning and values.

Clients can expect straightforward language and steady support. The focus is on tasks that can fit into everyday life, like improving communication, managing stress, or increasing motivation for work or parenting. Sessions are paced to suit each person’s needs.

Her practice also addresses concerns that sometimes accompany chronic illness, aging, or caregiving. She offers help with intimacy-related worries, body image, and career transitions. For people navigating trauma, Kitty provides a steady presence and practical steps toward coping and recovery.

How these approaches shape online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s experience. The therapist follows the client’s lead, offering empathy and reflection to help them clarify goals and next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to change patterns that contribute to depression, anxiety, or low motivation. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships, often with clear behavior tools to practice between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will help the client decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That process is collaborative and can change over time as progress is made or priorities shift.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions help fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make regular check-ins easier to keep. Others like shorter, focused meetings for skill practice or longer sessions for deeper conversation. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for your routine and goals.