Adolescents (11-18), College, Adults, Parents, Step-Parents and Women
Anxiety, Depression, Self- Esteem, Academic Issues, Behavior, Trauma, Life Transitions, Relationships, Chronic Illness, Gender Identity, Sexual Identity
Katie has both life experience and clinical experience to relate to adolescents and parents. She grew up on Northwest side of Chicago in the Edgebrook neighborhood and graduated from Loyola Academy.
She is passionate about helping people to find a better quality of life. Katie has an uncanny ability to listen, hear you, relate and make you feel safe. She is calm, warm, and strong. It was through her own counseling that she found her strength, voice, and passion for helping others.
Adolescents
Prior to becoming a therapist, Katie Spent more than 12 years combined working in schools with kids needing emotional and behavioral support. Katie most recently worked at Niles Central Alternative High School as a Paraprofessional, Summer School Teacher, and Homebound Tutor. She also was a Special Education Teacher for kids grades K-12 in the Chicago and Skokie schools. There, she created a different curriculum to engage students, created behavior intervention plans, and participated in Positive Behavior Intervention Systems committees.
She has experience coaching high school girls Track and Field and Girls on the Run.
Katie loves empowering kids to find their own path, defining their own success, and feeling confidence and connection in their life!
Women & Parents
Katie found her own voice as a woman in her time in therapy and now loves empowering other women to find theirs. From her own past experiences, Katie understands the unique challenges of children living in split homes and people who have experienced divorce. Katie can relate to many struggles women, step-moms and blended families face — and does so with kindness and empathy.
In her own life, journey, and struggles as a woman, she is able to relate and gently empower other women who have experienced difficulties in marriage and parenting.
For fun, Katie loves to spend time with her family, get fresh air and spend time with her adorable pup.
To book an appointment call (847) 919-9096 ext. 1 or email hello@inspirecounselingcenter.com
Katie McCabe, MA, LPC
![Did you catch my last post on how to make new friends as an adult woman?
I’ll be the first to admit, talking to new people can be nerve-wracking, so I came up with a few easy icebreakers to get the conversation started:
🧊"I noticed your [bag/shirt/shoes, etc.]. That's really cute! Where did you get it?"
🧊"My child is starting at this school/daycare next week. Where does your child go?"
🧊"I've been looking for something new to read. Do you have any recommendations?"
🧊"Have you tried any new restaurants or coffee shops in the area lately? I'm always looking for new places to check out."
🧊“I’m prioritizing staying healthy right now. What kind of exercise do you do?”
🧊“What shows are you loving right now? Mine are [tell them your favorite shows].”
🧊“Do you listen to podcasts? Which ones are your favorite?”
🧊“Do you have any interesting hobbies?”
“Where are you vacationing this summer?”
🧊“I’m interested in volunteering, do you have any organizations you can recommend?”
Remember, icebreakers are meant to be light conversation starters - a good place to start is to simply introduce yourself, shake hands, and smile. For best results, always try to choose an icebreaker that has some context to the situations you’re in.
Finally, it’s 100% normal to feel awkward and you can rest assured that most people feel the same when they’re meeting someone new. Embrace whatever feelings you’re having and just be yourself.
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