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Kathryn Cahnmann

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

1 year of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In Illinois

In-Network

Accepting 9 Insurance providers

Meet Kathryn

I help individuals navigate life’s challenges, heal from past experiences, and reconnect with their sense of purpose. My approach is rooted in compassion, collaboration, and deep respect for each person’s unique journey. I use a strengths-based, person-centered style to ensure clients feel seen and empowered. I integrate evidence-based modalities and provide a safe, nonjudgmental space to grow and explore. Whether you're building resilience, navigating change, or cultivating self-awareness, I’m here to support you with empathy, insight, and encouragement.

Whether you're building resilience, navigating change, or cultivating self-awareness, I’m here to support you with empathy, insight, and encouragement.

Communication Style

  • Empowering
  • Open-minded
  • Solution-oriented
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • BIPOC
  • Asian / Pacific Islander community
  • Black community
  • Parents
  • Neurodivergence
  • Blended families
  • Non-monogamous relationships
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for Illinois residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Outside of work, I’m a very active and creative person. Physical movement is a big part of my own mental health practice—I strength train at the gym five days a week and spend time walking, biking, or hiking whenever I can. I also love to travel; my partner and I try to explore different parts of Europe each year, discovering new cities and cultures together. At home, I enjoy cooking, baking, and supporting local businesses, especially coffee shops, boutiques, and live music venues. I’m passionate about volunteering for causes close to my heart and love tapping into my creative side through photography, jewelry-making, and card design. Staying engaged with my community and pursuing activities that fuel both my body and mind is really important to me.

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#180.016636 • Illinois • LMHC

Education

MEd - Guidance & Counseling, University of Georgia

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

Kathryn Cahnmann accepts United Healthcare, United Healthcare/Optum, Oscar IL, Aetna, Centivo, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Prime Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, and Out of state BlueCard PPO. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in Illinois are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Kathryn Cahnmann is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). Kathryn is licensed to practice in Illinois, so clients located in Illinois can book sessions. Kathryn’s Illinois license number is 180.016636, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Kathryn Cahnmann has been practicing therapy for 1 year. Kathryn’s education and training include MEd - Guidance & Counseling, University of Georgia. Over that time, Kathryn has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Parents, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, LGBTQ+, Trans+, and Latine Community.

Kathryn Cahnmann works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Parents, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, LGBTQ+, Trans+, and Latine Community and specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, LGBTQ+, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, Stress, and Trauma, among other areas. These are the areas where Kathryn spends most of their clinical time. Kathryn also sees couples and families together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Kathryn is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Kathryn Cahnmann draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couples [The Gottman Method], Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Harm Reduction, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Kathryn’s style is empowering, open-minded, solution-oriented, and warm. In Kathryn’s words: “Whether you're building resilience, navigating change, or cultivating self-awareness, I’m here to support you with empathy, insight, and encouragement.”

Kathryn Cahnmann (she/her) offers therapy in English. Kathryn identifies as White. Kathryn provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Kathryn Cahnmann offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Kathryn is licensed in Illinois, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Kathryn Cahnmann is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Kathryn will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Kathryn’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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