Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Tressey Adams, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Life Changes
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149.008996
- NPI
- 1417615295
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Tressey 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.
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- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Solution-focused steps
About Tressey
Tressey Adams is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with 15 years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting strain, and related issues like self-esteem and anger.
Her style centers on practical steps and the skills clients already have. She uses client-centered conversations to clarify goals and build confidence. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ideas are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of coping. Solution-Focused methods help set short-term, achievable steps and track progress.
Adams emphasizes working together on clear action plans. Sessions often include goal-setting, skills practice, and checking how new behaviors fit daily life. She describes this as coaching toward more productive habits and sustainable change rather than giving fixed prescriptions.
Her background includes a Master’s degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago and 15 years working in the greater metropolitan area. The listing shows the Illinois LCSW credential.
People who value straightforward guidance and concrete tools find her approach useful. She encourages clients to take an active role in making changes and builds on what they already do well.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. Online sessions using this approach prioritize clear conversation, goal clarification, and deciding which everyday changes to try first. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In an online setting CBT often includes identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing alternative responses, and practicing new behaviors between sessions. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, concrete steps and what changes look like week to week, which fits well with short-term online check-ins and review of progress.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will help assess goals, preferences, and practical constraints, and then suggest which methods to focus on. This is a collaborative process and can be adjusted as needs change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people try skills and problem-solving strategies between meetings and bring those experiences back to discuss with the therapist.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and family concerns, parenting issues, intimacy challenges, eating concerns, anger, and self-esteem problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She combines client-centered conversations with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to set goals, change unhelpful thinking, and build practical skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working in the greater metropolitan area.
What credential and state licensure does she hold?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an Illinois LCSW license.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the "See online therapy options" button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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