Katrina Covington, LCMHC, LCPC

Katrina Covington is a licensed counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting challenges, and anger. She also brings a focus on Veteran and Armed Forces Issues informed by long experience in military life. Katrina holds LCMHC and LCPC credentials and practices in Illinois.

Katrina draws on a foundation in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while also using Trauma-Focused Therapy when it fits the situation. She keeps sessions straightforward and goal oriented, helping clients spot unhelpful thoughts, try new behaviors, and track small changes over time. Conversations are practical and focused on what someone can do between meetings.

Her background includes years living as a military spouse and five years of documented counseling experience. That combination influences a down-to-earth approach to common life stressors and the challenges that follow big transitions or traumatic events.

Katrina describes her work as collaborative. She listens first, then helps set clear, achievable goals. Techniques are adapted to each person’s needs rather than imposing a single method.

People typically leave sessions with specific steps to try and a plan for tracking progress. Katrina also encourages bringing practical concerns into the work, such as parenting routines, relationship patterns, or daily stressors, so therapy connects to real life.

How Katrina Uses CBT and Trauma-Focused Work Online

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps people notice thought patterns that lead to stress or low mood and then try different ways of thinking and behaving. It often includes simple exercises and between-session practice that aim to reduce anxiety and improve daily routines.

Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on the effects of traumatic events and on building skills to manage strong memories and feelings. It typically uses gradual steps to reduce distress and strengthen coping, and it can help with problems such as persistent anxiety, flashbacks, or sleep disruption.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your concerns, discuss options like CBT or trauma-focused work, and agree on a plan based on your needs, goals, and preferences. Adjustments are made as progress is tracked.

Confirm the session formats before booking since the profile does not list specific online or in-person options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use these benefits to help people maintain momentum between appointments and apply practical strategies in daily life.