Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Cheri Sinnott Springer, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149003655
- NPI
- 1336271238
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Cheri 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
- CBT methods
- Solution-Focused work
- Communication skills
About Cheri
Cheri Sinnott Springer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with 15 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, and life changes. She also supports issues such as parenting, workplace strain, addiction, ADHD, and intimacy-related concerns.
She uses straightforward, skills-based work in sessions. Cheri often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people spot unhelpful patterns and try practical alternatives. She also teaches communication strategies that can be used between sessions.
Cheri brings experience from both classroom and practice. She wrote the textbook for an Introduction to Counseling course and teaches Introduction to Counseling and Introduction to Social Work at a community college. She has served as a board member of the National Association of Social Workers and instructs a Licensure Exam Preparation class.
In meetings she focuses on clear goals and steps people can use right away. Sessions include identifying problems, testing small changes, and planning next steps. When needed, she helps people locate community resources and supports outside the appointment.
Her approach is practical and work-oriented. She helps people address immediate problems and build routines that reduce stress and improve coping. Those looking for a clinician who blends teaching experience with clinical practice may find this approach fits their needs.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and testing small experiments to change them. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep and stress-related issues. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on the client's goals and on building clear, practical steps that move toward those goals. This approach suits people who want a short-term, goal-directed path.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring. That may mean trying CBT techniques for a few sessions and adding solution-focused steps when progress is needed.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking since formats are not detailed in the profile. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, school, caregiving, and busy days. They also allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and for focusing on skill practice without extra travel time. Licensed professionals can help adapt exercises so they work in the setting you use for sessions.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, trauma and related concerns listed on her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
Cheri uses practical, skills-based sessions that focus on goals and steps to try between appointments.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience in social work and clinical practice.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the 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