Katharina Klakus, PsyD

I earned my undergraduate in Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley, and my doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Roosevelt University in Chicago. I trained in Chicago and the San Francisco Bay Area and completed my predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship at WestCoast Children's Clinic in Oakland, CA. I have extensive experience providing services to children and families impacted by complex trauma and have worked in various clinical settings, including community mental health, hospitals, and schools. I supervised and trained psychology practicum students, interns, and postdoctoral residents. My background also includes psychological assessment utilizing a therapeutic collaborative approach. I speak English, German, and Polish. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and pets, being in nature, running, reading, traveling, and being creative. GETTING STARTED: After a brief phone conversation, we will determine if I can be of help to you. Every person, child and family is unique and special and I take gentle care to get to know your overall goals, concerns, and any other information that will help us move through the therapy process in the most effective and meaningful way. For children, I typically like to meet with the primary caregiver first before beginning evaluation and treatment of your child. You are your child’s expert; throughout the therapeutic process, it is important to me that the caregiver/parent feels included in every step of the way. I offer in-person & online therapy to clients located in Illinois and online therapy to clients located in California and Psypact states. For a brief consultation, please call me at (312) 584-6739. More info at: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/katharina-klakus-crystal-lake-il/1159641