- 30 years experience
- LCPC and LCSW
- Money and financial issues
About Kathy
Kathy Branning is a licensed clinician with 30 years of professional experience. She holds an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) credential and a Wisconsin Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential. Kathy focuses on helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, self esteem, and depression.
She centers sessions on each person's strengths and lived experience. Kathy treats clients as the experts on their own stories and helps them build practical responses to what feels overwhelming. She emphasizes clear goals and steady steps rather than quick fixes.
Her background includes long-term work with people facing panic, mood disorders, and the fallout from abuse or traumatic events. She also supports those dealing with chronic pain or illness, caregiver strain, and the emotional impact of separation or divorce. Money and financial issues are among the concerns she helps people untangle.
Kathy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions toward measurable change. Expect straightforward conversation, skill-building, and attention to what shifts behavior and thinking day to day. She encourages small, achievable changes that add up over time.
Clients work together with her to set priorities and track progress. Scheduling and a subscription-based session model are used, and the subscription can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients choose the Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to Kathy's availability.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online care
Many therapists who use evidence-based techniques focus on skills people can practice between sessions. Examples include brief behavioral strategies that change reactions to stress and structured exercises that reduce panic and anxiety. These approaches teach concrete steps to manage symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.Another common technique involves building coping routines for addictive behaviors and trauma responses. That work often combines tracking habits, identifying triggers, and rehearsing alternative responses so people have clearer choices when stressful moments come up. These methods are aimed at steady progress rather than overnight change.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to pick approaches that fit their goals, life demands, and comfort level. Together they adjust pace and focus as progress happens.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Many people appreciate online therapy because it can fit into a busy day, reduce travel time, and make scheduling easier around work or caregiving. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a full session isn’t needed. Ask about the exact formats and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
Kathy works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, low self esteem, and depression. She also helps with related issues such as panic attacks, mood disorders, and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style?
Sessions are practical and collaborative, focusing on strengths and step-by-step strategies. The emphasis is on doable changes rather than abstract theory.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has 30 years of professional work experience across clinical settings and long-term client care.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds an Illinois LCPC and a Wisconsin LCSW and practices from Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work together with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Kathy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.