PhD, LCPC Dr. Cathryn Perfetti
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
Mental health conditions are real, common and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
Dr. Cathryn Perfetti is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
More about me
Licensing: PhD, LCPC Years in Practice: 26 State: Illinois
EMPOWERMENT. PURPOSE. PEACE.
Hello. I am a pet lover with two cats, Leo and Bella and small dog named Niko; a mother of three grown women; and love the performing arts, especially modern dance. I have been counseling for 25 years, eleven of those years at the community college level. I now own a small private practice and enjoy guiding people through their journey of self discovery. I especially enjoy being part of empowering people to find purpose in their lives in order to live peacefully.
I acquired a PhD from Capella University in Human Services, a MEd from DePaul University in Counseling, and a BA degree from Barat College in Psychology and Dance, the place that I fell in love with modern dance. I have worked with college student's personal, academic and career related issues, the homeless, and the chronically mentally ill.
My approach to helping you is based in humanistic psychology, which is looking into the whole self in order to live a happier, self-actualizing and creative life. To achieve this, we will explore your symptoms, personality and love languages. Then we engage in CBT (cognitive behavior therapy), which looks deeply into your belief system, thoughts, and values that impact your behaviors. How our beliefs have formed impact what we say, how we feel, and how we react to situations and others. Sometimes, our beliefs can be irrational and contribute to anxiety and/or depression. Our coping styles can be healthy and/or unhealthy, our self-talk can be negative or positive. We will work towards learning healthy coping skills, self-care, and over coming negative thinking with a positive, strength based focus.
My ideal client is one that is at least 18 years of age that is ready to make changes in their life in order to maximize their quality of life, personal enjoyment, and find peace. I am here to help you discover your true self and embrace your "New Normal". The utilization of various assessments allows you and I to partner in the development of a customized treatment plan.
About online counseling
Online counseling allows you to receive care from an online mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Ranging from $60 to $90 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Try online counseling with Dr. Cathryn Perfetti
Chat now- Issues
- Stress Anxiety Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Career difficulties Addictions LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Bipolar disorder Depression
- Languages Spoken
- English
Services offered
Professional, confidential, and judgment-free
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