Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 44 insurances. Specializes in ADHD, Addiction, Anxiety and 8 more.
Kathleen Monroe
(she/her)
My name is Kathleen Monroe, and I possess a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago. I am licensed in Clinical Social Work, and I hold a Certification as an Alcohol and other Drug Abuse Counselor in the state of Illinois. Clients that I have worked with struggled in areas of anxiety, depression, substance abuse related, post-traumatic stress disorders, trauma-based, attention deficit disorders, depression, and anxiety.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In the first sessions, clients will be given space to expand on difficulties that bring them into services. Through this discussion, I will work with the client on developing a treatment plan specific to the client's needs.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I feel my biggest strengths include my listening skills, open reflection, and providing support, validation, and resources. I am also an advocate for providing psycho-education relating to mental health and/or substance abuse. This can include resources in between sessions or active worksheets to help in between sessions.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
During my time in this field, I have experience working within a variety of settings that included Outpatient mental health facilities, inpatient substance abuse programs, and outpatient methadone maintenance facilities. Through these experiences, I have developed sensitivity toward various socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic groups, including children, teens, adults, families, and couples. Every individual has the power to change, and I would like to be the link to help them regain strength in their lives. I take a direct strengths-based approach while helping my clients feel comfortable personalizing how they would like to address their concerns and set their own pace for meeting their treatment goals. Life can be difficult and taking the first step of reaching out for help shows great strength and courage.
Specialties
Top specialties
ADHD
Addiction
Anxiety
Other specialties
Coping Skills
Depression
Grief
Peer Relationships
Self Esteem
Substance Misuse
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues
I identify as
White
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Licensed in
Alabama
Illinois
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Cash - $100 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
Evernorth
GTEB
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
UMR - Advocate Aurora Health
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Throughout my time in the field of counseling, I have found that many individuals struggle with understanding the way that their minds are working and supporting themselves in accepting who they are and finding their strengths. Through the use of CBT, I encourage and support teaching individuals language to understand their thought patterns, challenge these thoughts, and reframe in a manner that creates growth and affirms their strengths.
Grief Therapy
Grief Therapy can benefit individuals by helping them to understand the different stages of grief that can exist daily through experiences that traditionally would not be known as grief. Every individual holds a past and therefore I appreciate supporting every individual in gaining an understanding of how past and present grief can influence the outcome of the use of coping mechanisms and your perception of the world around you.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Utilizing DBT within daily life is effective in helping individuals ground themselves, and find radical acceptance in areas that they lack control or change over, centering on finding inner calm/peace and mindfulness as well as a variety of strategies to minimize self-harm and internal pain.
9 ratings with written reviews
February 20, 2026
Great listener. A joy to talk to and very encouraging
Verified client, age 45-54
November 21, 2025
Kathleen is amazing! I appreciate the guidance she provides, the skills she has taught me, and the space she gives to allow me to learn and practice these new skills on my own
Verified client, age 35-44
September 17, 2025
I have been working with Kathleen for a couple of years (or 3?) and I feel I have a great experience with her each time we meet. She challenges me and my thinking while being mindful and respecting my boundaries and comfort level. I have learned a great deal from her and she creates a safe space where I can be vulnerable and still feel heard, valued, and supported. She pushes me to grow and celebrates even the smallest wins. Kathleen is truly the best.