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Catherine Brown

CADC, LSW

Therapist

Schedule at Bannockburn, ILSchedule at Gurnee – Nations Drive, IL
About Catherine Brown

Becoming a therapist has been my lifelong dream, and I feel honored to walk alongside people as they heal and grow. I work with individuals and couples who are navigating addiction, relationship struggles, trauma, and the unique stressors faced by first responders.

My approach is warm, collaborative, and honest. I believe in encouragement paired with straightforward feedback that helps you make real progress. I draw from Motivational Interviewing, CBT, ACT, and EMDR, tailoring each session to your unique needs. My clients often tell me therapy with me feels like talking to a trusted friend — supportive, steady, and free of judgment.

Whether you’re breaking free from addiction, repairing a relationship, or working through a personal crisis, my goal is to help you find clarity, build resilience, and step into lasting change.

Outside of the therapy room, I’m a wife, mom of two, and pet lover who enjoys baking and relaxing with indie video games. It would be my privilege to support you on your journey toward healing and hope.

Catherine can be found at the following locations:

Visit Reasons:


Aging Criminal Offenders Domestic Abuse Emotional Disturbance Family Conflict First Responders Grief and Loss Infidelity Parenting/Co-Parenting Peer Relationships Self-Esteem Self-Harm Service Members, Veterans, and their Families Trauma Communication Restoration Separation/Divorce Adjustment Disorder (Life Changes) Anxiety Bipolar Disorder Borderline Personality Disorder Depression Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Panic Disorders Personality Disorder Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Psychotic Disorders Relationship/Marital Issues Women’s Issues Survivors of Sexual Assault Addiction Gender Affirming Care

Insurance Accepted:

  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna
  • Aetna: Medicaid
  • Aetna: PPO/POS
  • Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield: Medicaid
  • Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield: Medicare
  • Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield: PPO
  • BCBS/Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • BCBS/Blue Cross Blue Shield: Medicaid
  • BCBS/Blue Cross Blue Shield: Medicare
  • BCBS/Blue Cross Blue Shield: PPO
  • Cigna/Evernorth
  • Cigna/Evernorth: Medicare
  • EBMS
  • GEHA/Government Employees Health Association
  • HAP: Health Alliance Plan
  • Health Alliance Medical Plan
  • Imagine Health
  • Luminare Health
  • Magellan
  • Medicare
  • Meritain
  • PHCS/MultiPlan/Claritev
  • PHCS/MultiPlan/Claritev: Medicare
  • Optum
  • Optum: Medicare
  • Partners Direct Health
  • Self Pay
  • State Farm Medicare Supplement
  • Surest/UHC
  • TRICARE West Region
  • TRICARE West Region (Need Referral from PCP)
  • TriWest Healthcare Alliance
  • TriWest Healthcare Alliance: Medicare
  • UHC/UnitedHealthcare
  • UHC/UnitedHealthcare: Medicare
  • UMR
  • United Behavioral Health
  • Tricare Prime

Therapy Types:

  • Family Therapy
  • Individual Therapy

Therapeutic Approaches:

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Art Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Gottman Training
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Somatic Experiencing
  • Mindfulness-Based Therapy
  • Play Therapy
  • Solution-Focused/Brief Therapy