Kaitlyn has been so wonderful! She really an expertise in her field. She is very easy to talk to and give really sound advice and is super understanding without judgment. I strongly recommend her. I haven’t had any other counselor that is as helpful and supportive as Kaitlyn.
LCPC Kaitlyn Whitebread
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
Mental health conditions are real, common and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
Kaitlyn Whitebread is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
More about me
Licensing: LCPC Years in Practice: 4 State: Illinois
Hello and Welcome!
My name is Kaitlyn and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I recognize how hard it can be to reach out for help and I am happy that you are here! Here is a little bit about me and my work.
I moved to Chicago from Ohio after receiving my Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Theater. Through professional and personal experiences, I recognized a new calling and went on to receive my Master's in Counseling from The Family Institute at Northwestern University. I have been practicing for the past four years in both outpatient and community mental health settings, working with a diverse population of clients. I specialize in working with trauma, mood, anxiety, and substance use concerns. I aim to provide a non-judgmental, authentic, and collaborative environment to enable insight-building and change.
I take an individualized approach to treatment, honoring that clients are the experts of their lives and come in with unique experiences and strengths. In practice, I gravitate towards Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Through DBT, I support clients with developing skills such as mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills can help decrease the intensity of emotions and any behavioral responses that are causing additional stress. At the same time, DBT encourages balance and works to increase positive life experiences and more effective coping skills. Through CBT, I support clients with exploring thought/feeling/behavioral patterns and begin to challenge automatic thoughts and core beliefs that are interfering with daily life. In my work with those recovering from and/or managing addiction concerns, I embrace both the 12-step model as well as harm reduction approaches.
I look forward to working with you soon!
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. Starting at $65 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 Kaitlyn Whitebread
Chat now- Issues
- Stress Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Bipolar disorder Depression Relationship issues Family conflicts Eating disorders Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue
- Languages Spoken
- English
Services offered
Professional, confidential, and judgment-free
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