Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Cathy Drucker, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationship Work
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149.017307
- NPI
- 1295125680
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Cathy supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship problems
- Substance use concerns
About Cathy
Cathy Drucker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with three decades of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. Cathy also addresses a broader set of concerns listed in her profile, including addiction, chronic illness, and attachment problems.
Her style is straightforward and practical. In first sessions she focuses on understanding immediate concerns and answering questions about how therapy will work. She and the client set priorities together and make a plan that fits the person’s situation.
Cathy draws on several evidence-informed approaches such as acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive behavioral techniques, attachment-focused work, client-centered listening, and skills from dialectical behavior methods. She uses these methods to help people manage symptoms, improve communication, and handle painful emotions.
She has worked across many settings over her career and brings that variety of experience into sessions. Cathy can help people who are dealing with substance misuse, anger management, mood problems, obsessions and compulsions, panic, phobias, and difficulties around intimacy and trust.
People can expect direct collaboration about goals and practical strategies between sessions. Cathy emphasizes clear steps clients can try, regular review of progress, and adjustments when plans need changing.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that matter to them. It can help with anxiety, low mood, and difficulties getting unstuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches skills to change patterns that cause distress. It is often used for panic, phobias, obsessive thinking, and mood problems. Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early relationship patterns affect current trust and communication, and it can be helpful for relationship strain and intimacy issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cathy will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. She starts by listening to immediate concerns and then adjusts techniques as progress is reviewed together.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Many people find online appointments make it easier to fit sessions into a weeknight or lunch break, reduce travel time, and keep therapy consistent during busy periods. Some formats also allow shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule or lower-bandwidth connections when internet access is limited. Ask about the specific session formats available when you schedule.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Cathy works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, anger, low self-esteem, and depression, plus additional issues listed in her profile such as addiction, chronic illness, and attachment issues.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
She uses a mix of methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based work, Client-Centered therapy, and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy to match practical needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has about 30 years of clinical experience working in a variety of settings with diverse client concerns.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an Illinois LCSW credential and practices from Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are accepted according to the profile information.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers