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Therapist in Bloomington, Illinois Kathleen Backus, Therapist

Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)

Ages Served: 18-75+

Appointments: In-office and Online

Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans

Kathleen Backus, Therapist

Kathleen Backus, MA, LCPC

Specializes In:

Anxiety
Depression/feeling down
LGBTQ+
Panic attacks
Self-esteem
Sexual trauma
Stress management
Trauma & PTSD
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Kathleen Backus is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois with over 25 years of experience. She has a Master’s degree from Bradley University in Peoria. Kathleen believes in being client centered and trauma informed. She is also strength based and believes in the worth of every human being. In her spare time, Kathleen enjoys spending time with family, exercising, and being outdoors.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Individual Therapy

Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.

  • Anxiety
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Panic attacks
  • Self-esteem
  • Sexual trauma
  • Stress management
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Aging
  • Anger issues
  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Career & work issues
  • Chronic pain-related issues
  • Domestic violence & abuse
  • Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
  • Early adulthood: Starting college or career
  • Emotional abuse
  • Empty nesters
  • Ethnic identity
  • Fertility
  • First responder stress
  • Focus, concentration & memory
  • Gambling
  • Gender identity
  • General relationship issues
  • Grief & loss
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Men's health/issues
  • Menopause & perimenopause
  • Military & veteran
  • Other addictive behaviors
  • Other women's health concerns
  • Parenthood
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Pornography/sexual behaviors
  • Post-partum depression & anxiety
  • Pre-conception
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy loss
  • Premarital counseling
  • Racial identity
  • Retirement
  • Self-injury or cutting
  • Social injustice
  • Stress from ongoing health issues
  • Video game/internet

Couples Therapy

Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.

  • Anxiety
  • Depression/feeling down
  • LGBTQ+
  • Panic attacks
  • Self-esteem
  • Stress management
  • ADHD
  • Alcohol use
  • Attention & focus
  • Drug/substance use
  • Fertility
  • General relationship issues
  • Grief & loss
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Post-partum depression & anxiety
  • Pre-conception
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy loss
  • Premarital counseling

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Bradley University

FAQs

Please call us at 309-827-2962 to schedule an appointment with Kathleen Backus.

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See what our patients are saying about Kathleen Backus

She is open and receptive with no judgement. She allows me to set pace. She teaches me to understand and accept my own behavior and emotions. You can tell she loves her job. She is extremely empathetic.
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Kelly A.

Kelly A.

Apr 21, 2023
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Kathleen Backus is an amazing counselor. I have made great gains with her help. I highly recommend Kathleen.
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Sue F.

Sue F.

Apr 19, 2023
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Excellent experience
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