Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Kathy Branning, LCPC, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed clinical social worker - anxiety and addiction
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- Credentials
- LCPC, LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCPC, licence 180001830
- Licensed in Wisconsin
- LCSW, licence 1971-123
- NPI
- 1386411213
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Kathy 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
- Addictions support
- Trauma recovery
About Kathy
Kathy Branning is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Wisconsin and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) licensed in Illinois with 30 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Kathy frames work around what each person brings to the room and draws on clients' strengths to address ongoing problems.
Kathy helps people facing the daily strain of worrying thoughts and panic episodes. She supports those managing addictive behaviors and the fallout they cause. She also works with people coping with past trauma and with low self-worth that affects relationships and work.
Her style centers on practical problem solving. Sessions look at current patterns, triggers, and small, testable changes a person can try. Conversations are direct and grounded in everyday life rather than abstract theory.
Kathy also addresses related concerns such as caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, money and financial worries, and struggles with control or impulsivity. She helps people untangle guilt, shame, and issues around forgiveness that keep them stuck.
With three decades of experience, Kathy uses straightforward guidance and collaborative planning. She helps people set short-term goals and track progress with real tasks between sessions. The focus is on workable steps that fit into busy lives.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based techniques translate to online work
Many clients respond well to structured, evidence-based techniques that target symptoms and day-to-day functioning. Cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and help people try small behavioral changes to reduce anxiety and mood symptoms. Exposure-based strategies can be used carefully to reduce panic and avoidance by practicing manageable steps toward feared situations. When trauma or addictive behaviors are part of the picture, approaches that combine stabilizing skills with gradual work on past events can help people feel more in control of reactions. These methods break problems into achievable tasks and teach coping skills that can be used between sessions. Finding the right approach is part of the collaboration. The therapist and client review symptoms, goals, and personal preferences and then choose techniques to try. Adjustments are made based on what helps, so the plan evolves with client feedback. Confirm the available session formats before booking since they are not listed here. Many people find online work useful because it can fit into busy schedules, cut travel time, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Others prefer formats that allow shorter check-ins or no video to accommodate work breaks or lower bandwidth. Discussing practical needs up front helps match the session style to everyday life.CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Wisconsin
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression, plus related issues like caregiver stress and chronic illness.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, problem-focused sessions that look at patterns and test small changes between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 30 years of professional work experience to her practice.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LCPC and LCSW credentials and is licensed in Illinois (LCPC) and Wisconsin (LCSW).
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled and how do I get started?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, 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