Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Orly Avidor, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed clinical social worker - anxiety and addictions
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149.010535
- Licensed in New Jersey
- LCSW, licence 44SC05810100
- NPI
- 1043295140
- Experience
- 25 years
- Languages
- English, Hebrew
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Orly 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
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Attachment perspective
About Orly
Orly Avidor is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with 25 years of experience. She works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, depression, trauma and grief, and parenting and sleep problems. She also addresses concerns such as codependency, communication problems, guilt and shame, process addictions, and career stress.
Her style is direct and engaged. She blends practical conversation with occasional gentle humor. Sessions focus on clear steps and real-life problem solving rather than abstract theory. Clients can expect straightforward feedback and collaborative planning to manage symptoms and daily pressures.
Orly uses several well-known approaches to guide sessions. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people accept difficult feelings and commit to valued actions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Attachment-based ideas inform how early relationships influence current connection and trust.
She pays attention to motivation and momentum, helping people turn small insights into doable plans. Work might include skill practice, behavior change, and mindfulness exercises that can fit into a busy schedule. Progress is tracked in practical ways so clients can see what’s changing.
Sessions are offered in English and Hebrew. International clients are not currently accepted. Before scheduling, confirm the current session formats and any administrative details through the matching process on the site.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and choosing actions that match personal values. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and struggles where avoidance has become a pattern. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-world experiments to change behavior and mood. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, insomnia, and many everyday problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Orly will review what matters to you, your goals, and how you respond in early sessions. Together you will decide which methods to emphasize and adjust them as needed in ongoing conversations.
Confirm the current session formats before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a break, or letting you choose audio or video depending on comfort and bandwidth. The practical aim is to build changes that fit daily routines and responsibilities rather than create extra tasks.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Illinois, New Jersey
Languages
English, Hebrew
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, depression, trauma and grief, parenting and sleep problems, and related concerns such as codependency and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is direct and engaged, combining practical conversation, occasional humor, and collaborative planning to create clear next steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of clinical experience working with a broad range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and also holds an LCSW in New Jersey.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Hebrew.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
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 your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers