Lucy Katz, LCSW

Psychotherapist

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Treatment Philosophy

I incorporate a client-centered and strengths-based perspective in all aspects of clinical care. I use a warm, empathic, and thoughtful approach to create meaningful and trusting relationships. As a therapist, I meet clients where they are, while also holding space for reflection and insight to move where they want to be. I think about each client as a whole person and consider the way a person interacts with, and is influenced by, their environment. I strongly believe every client is the expert of their own lived experience. I am passionate about exploring clients’ emotions, behaviors, and experiences and developing practices and interventions to create meaningful and positive change. I see the relationship between the therapist and client as a collaborative partnership. I aim to create a safe environment for clients to foster resilience and empowerment in their lives. Together, I hope to build awareness, explore values, and create intentional change to cultivate self-growth.

  • I enjoy working with adolescents, young adults, and adults navigating a wide range of mental health concerns and life stressors. I have experience supporting individuals coping with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, relationship challenges, divorce, anger management, body image concerns, chronic pain and illness, self-esteem, stress, and major life transitions. I value the opportunity to work with individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, and lived-experience backgrounds and strive to create a therapeutic space where each person feels respected, understood, and supported.

    I integrate a variety of therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy. My approach is grounded in cultural humility, authenticity, and collaboration. I tailor interventions and techniques to each client’s unique needs, experiences, and goals, creating a supportive therapeutic environment where clients can feel heard, respected, and empowered in their growth.

    In my free time, I enjoy cooking, spending time with my husband, daughter, and friends, spending time outdoors, and exploring new coffee shops.

  • I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. I graduated from Indiana University with a bachelor’s degree in human development and family studies and completed additional minors in psychology and counseling. I then received a master’s degree in social work with a mental health concentration at University of Illinois Chicago.

    I have worked in a variety of settings, including outpatient behavioral health clinic, inpatient hospital setting, supportive housing program for veterans, non-profit organization, and social services agency for adults living with serious mental health diagnoses and/or disabilities. These experiences have shaped the person I am today and are an intrinsic part of my training and practice as a therapist.

  • Age 12 & up