Cathryn Biga
Illinois
Accepting Online
North Shore
Accepting In-person
Updated March 26, 2023
Cathryn Biga
Zencare Vetted
Specialties & Expertise
- Depression
- Couples counseling
- Anxiety
- Substance abuse
- Life transitions
- Loss and grief
Professional statement
Cathryn Biga is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Mt. Prospect, IL who has extensive experience working with high school and college students and adults across the lifespan. She also has experience working with couples, including those going through a divorce, and families. She specializes in depression, anxiety and panic disorders, life transitions, substance and alcohol abuse, and grief and loss.
Cathryn takes a solution-focused, goal-oriented approach and primarily utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Her sessions are client-centered and frequently involve helping her clients develop realistic goals. She works with her clients to develop healthier coping strategies and learn how to manage their symptoms on a day-to-day basis.
Cathryn cares about each of her clients and is there to help them grow and take control of their lives. She has been a therapist for over a decade and worked in hospital settings before starting her private practice. Her office is conveniently located right near the Mt. Prospect Metra station. She looks forward to meeting you.
Specialties
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Substance abuse - Reducing and preventing the negative impact of drug and alcohol use and addictions on physical, emotional, and relational health
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Loss and grief - Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Couples
- Families
- Parents
- Teenagers (13-18)
- Young adults (18-24)
Insurance
- Aetna
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
- Cigna
- Humana
- Multiplan or PHCS
- Northwestern University Student Health Insurance (Aetna)
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions: $125 (55min)
- Sliding scale: $100 - $125
- Initial session: $150 (55min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Payment options
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Zelle
- IvyPay
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
Location(s)
North Shore practice
200 East Evergreen Avenue,
Suite 130,
Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
Accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
- Morning (Before 10am)
- Daytime (10am - 1pm)
- Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
- Evening (After 5pm)
- Weekends
Regular Hours
- Mon 3:00pm -7:00pm
- Tue 10:00am-7:00pm
- Wed 10:00am-7:00PM
- Thu 10:00am7:00pm
- Fri 10:00am-4:00pm
- Sat 9:00am-1:00pm
- Sun Closed
Online Sessions (Illinois)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
- Morning (Before 10am)
- Daytime (10am - 1pm)
- Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
- Evening (After 5pm)
- Weekends
Regular Hours
- Mon 1:00pm-5:00 pm
- Tue 10:00am-7:00pm
- Wed 10:00am-7:00pm
- Thu 10:00am-7:00pm
- Fri 10:00am-4:00pm
- Sat 9:00am-1:00pm
- Sun Closed
Work and Education
CTB Counseling, Private Practice, 2007 - Present
Northshore Healthcare Systems, 2017 - 2018
Chicago Lakeshore Hospital, 2002 - 2018
National Board of Certified Counselors, Nationally Certified Counselor, 2005
National Louis University, MS in Human Services and Counseling, 2001
Elmhurst College, Bachelors in Interdepartmental Communications, 1998
Licensure
Illinois: 180.006217
Languages
English
Client testimonials
"She was friendly and informative about what we could expect moving forward."
- Zencare client • January 2022
"Cathryn was instantly easy to connect with. It didn’t take but one 10-minute call before I knew I could work very well with her."
- Zencare client • April 2021
"I didn’t feel rushed. She was great to speak with and very accommodating to my schedule!"
- Zencare client • February 2021
"Cathryn explained everything she does and how she does her therapy sessions. I liked the fact that she asked questions."
- Zencare client • January 2021
"Cathryn was direct and kind. I look forward to our first session."
- Zencare client • July 2020