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Kate Blaker

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC (she, her)

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Available both in-person and online
Glenview, IL 60025
Can you already envision a better life for yourself? Maybe something is getting in your way and preventing you from enjoying your spouse/partner, children, other family members or friends the way you hope to be enjoying them. Perhaps an external catalyst is causing you to re-think your current path in life...a work change, a relationship shift. How will you make the healthiest choices for yourself moving forward?
I invite you to reach out to me. I am a relational therapist who supports couples, families and individuals. I believe that with my expertise and your curiosity and reflection we can work together to support your goals. I look forward to hearing from you!
Call or Kate Blaker now for a free 15 minute consultation - (224) 651-8084

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Glenview, IL 60025

(224) 651-8084
My website
Hello! I offer in-person and online therapy Tuesdays - Fridays.
$200 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (224) 651-8084
Photo of Kate Blaker, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Glenview, IL 60025

(224) 651-8084
My website
Hello! I offer in-person and online therapy Tuesdays - Fridays.
$200 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $200
  • Couple Sessions $230

Payment Methods

Check, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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I work without the restraints of insurance billing, and am a private pay therapist. Clients pay via credit/debit card, check, or cash through my Simple Practice portal where they have access to their super bill for insurance submission.
Photo of Kate Blaker, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Kate Blaker
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 651-8084
"
I work without the restraints of insurance billing, and am a private pay therapist. Clients pay via credit/debit card, check, or cash through my Simple Practice portal where they have access to their super bill for insurance submission.
Photo of Kate Blaker, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Kate Blaker
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 651-8084

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 180.017165 Katherine Blaker
  • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with American Counseling Association 6546482 / 2020
  • Membership with American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy 193447 / 2020
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After teaching on the North Shore for almost 30 years, I have broadened my focus to include families, couples, and individuals experiencing relationship transitions. I use a variety of modalities including Narrative Therapy, and I am Gottman and Internal Family Systems Therapy informed.
Photo of Kate Blaker, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Kate Blaker
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 651-8084
"
After teaching on the North Shore for almost 30 years, I have broadened my focus to include families, couples, and individuals experiencing relationship transitions. I use a variety of modalities including Narrative Therapy, and I am Gottman and Internal Family Systems Therapy informed.
Photo of Kate Blaker, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Kate Blaker
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 651-8084

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Relationship Issues
  • Women's Issues
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I work with clients who may be experiencing challenges within their family, with their partner, or who may be struggling to be the best parents they would like to be. My clients find that within the first few sessions they will begin to gain insight into their challenges and start to develop strategies for deeper understanding and positive movement forward.
Photo of Kate Blaker, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Kate Blaker
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 651-8084
"
I work with clients who may be experiencing challenges within their family, with their partner, or who may be struggling to be the best parents they would like to be. My clients find that within the first few sessions they will begin to gain insight into their challenges and start to develop strategies for deeper understanding and positive movement forward.
Photo of Kate Blaker, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Kate Blaker
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 651-8084

7 Endorsements

Jodi Keller
Jodi Keller
Licensed Professional CounselorLPCNCC
Kate's warm, nonjudgmental and affirming demeanor helps build strong connections with clients. Kate is skilled in helping her clients figure out a path forward through challenges.
Patrick Dawley
Patrick Dawley
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSW
Kate is a trusted referral for thoughtful, compassionate work with families seeking to improve their connections with each other. Kate brings an inviting, kind, and direct approach to her work that respects all members of a family and promotes change.
Ann J Harvey
Ann J Harvey
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSWPEL
Kate is amazing, solution focused, smart, funny and thoughtful. Kate's professional experience lends incredible value to her insight and abilities on the job!
Alicia Guy
Alicia Guy
Clinical Social Work/TherapistMSWLCSW
Kate is an amazing therapist who has been so collaborative in working with clients and their families. She brings a variety of experience, as well as genuine care for her clients, and provides creative strategies in helping them achieve their goals.
Tzvi Yaakov Miretzky
Tzvi Yaakov Miretzky
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSW
Kate Blaker is an exceptional family therapist-kind, compassionate, and deeply insightful. Her genuine care and ability to connect make her a trusted guide for families navigating challenges. Highly recommend!
Meg Hoffman
Meg Hoffman
Clinical Social Work/TherapistMSWLCSW
If you're looking for a therapist who meets you where you are and challenges you to grow, Kate is it. She's highly skilled with adults, couples, and families, ready to dig deeper and understand the patterns shaping their lives.
Kristina Skof
Kristina Skof
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSWEMDR
I've been lucky to collaborate with Kate, and truly appreciate her insight, compassion, and dedication to her clinical practice. She brings warmth, expertise, and a genuine passion for helping others that makes her a valuable support for her clients.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Little Person Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Religion

Secular and Non-Religious

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Little Person Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Religion

Secular and Non-Religious

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Gottman Method
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal
  • Person-Centered
  • Strength-Based
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In our first session we'll explore what brought you to therapy and decide together the best course of action for you to meet your goals. Using a variety of modalities and a strengths based approach, we'll look at your current patterns of behavior and develop the right strategies for you to increase healthy decision making.
Photo of Kate Blaker, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Kate Blaker
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 651-8084
"
In our first session we'll explore what brought you to therapy and decide together the best course of action for you to meet your goals. Using a variety of modalities and a strengths based approach, we'll look at your current patterns of behavior and develop the right strategies for you to increase healthy decision making.
Photo of Kate Blaker, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Kate Blaker
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 651-8084

Groups


Location

Primary Location

Glenview, IL 60025

(224) 651-8084
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Hello! I offer in-person and online therapy Tuesdays - Fridays.
Photo of Kate Blaker, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Kate Blaker
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Call for a free consultation now - (224) 651-8084
"
Hello! I offer in-person and online therapy Tuesdays - Fridays.
Photo of Kate Blaker, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Kate Blaker
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Call for a free consultation now - (224) 651-8084