Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Artrice Brewer, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed clinical social worker - Stress and trauma
Continue with ArtriceCredentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149028150
- NPI
- 1366254062
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Artrice supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness practices
About Artrice
Artrice Brewer is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Illinois with 15 years of practice experience. She helps people who are managing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Her work also addresses related concerns like attachment and abandonment, communication problems, caregiver stress, and issues around divorce and blended families.
Brewer uses straightforward, person-focused conversation to clarify what’s most pressing. Sessions typically look at current stressors and patterns that keep problems repeating. She draws on client-centered methods to follow the person’s priorities, and she adds cognitive behavioral tools when people want practical strategies for thinking and behavior.
When trauma or abuse is part of the story, she incorporates trauma-focused techniques to help people reduce distress linked to painful memories. Mindfulness practices are used to build the ability to notice thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed. These approaches are described in simple steps during sessions so people can try them between meetings.
People often come with layered concerns such as guilt, shame, impulsivity, isolation, or questions about life purpose and midlife transition. Brewer helps identify which issues to address first and breaks larger problems into manageable steps. She emphasizes small changes that fit into everyday life.
Her style is direct and practical. She works with what people bring and adjusts methods as progress is made. Sessions are delivered in English and reflect her Illinois license as an LCSW.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s priorities and what they want to work on. Online sessions using this approach begin with listening and reflection, then set small, concrete goals based on the person’s real-life demands. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replace them with practical alternatives. In an online setting CBT often includes short exercises, thought records, and behavior experiments to try between sessions.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and daily routine. Adjustments are made over time so the work stays relevant and manageable.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They may also let someone keep working when scheduling or health constraints make in-person meetings difficult. Ask about session length and scheduling options when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements suit your everyday life.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Additional focuses include attachment problems, caregiver stress, communication issues, and life transitions.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is person-focused and practical. She uses client-centered listening alongside cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness exercises.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with the listed concerns.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in Illinois.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers