- Trauma and grief
- Life purpose work
- CBT and psychodynamic
About Kenneth
Kenneth Catalanotte is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 30 years of counseling experience. He works with people facing trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues around life purpose. Kenneth also supports those coping with addictions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, career transitions, and stress related to caregiving or compassion fatigue.
He describes therapy as a collaborative process. Sessions focus on talking through concrete problems and finding workable responses. He has extensive experience with survivors of severe trauma, including veterans with PTSD, and with women recovering from histories of abuse.
Kenneth uses approaches that include client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and psychodynamic work among others. That means sessions may range from goal-focused skill building to more reflective work about patterns and past experiences. He also uses motivational interviewing and existential techniques when they fit the concern.
In practical terms he helps people look at how thoughts, behaviors, and relationships affect daily life. He can assist with sleep and eating issues, anger, feelings of isolation, and questions about meaning after big changes. Conversations aim to be straightforward and solution-oriented when helpful.
He asks clients to be active partners in planning treatment. New clients complete a short questionnaire before scheduling a first session so the initial meeting can focus on immediate priorities and next steps.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Kenneth often uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy online. Client-centered work focuses on open conversation and listening to what matters to the person, which helps when someone needs to clarify feelings or make decisions. CBT looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, or stress.Existential therapy is also part of his approach when questions about meaning, purpose, or life transitions are central. That work involves talking through values, choices, and what matters now rather than following a fixed set of exercises. Kenneth treats finding the best approach as a collaborative process and will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit brief check-ins into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow sessions during nonstandard hours for those juggling work or caregiving. Therapists and licensed professionals often use online meetings to practice CBT skills, review homework, and hold longer reflective sessions when needed. Kenneth aims to adapt approach and pacing to what is practical for each person's life.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and life purpose questions among other concerns.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He sees therapy as a collaborative effort. Sessions combine client-centered conversation with goal-focused techniques like CBT and motivational interviewing when appropriate.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 30 years of counseling experience, including work with veterans who experienced severe trauma and with women recovering from abuse.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients connect with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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