Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Wayland Smith, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed clinical social worker - mood and addiction support
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149004102
- NPI
- 1073744140
- Experience
- 38 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Wayland 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
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Family conflict
About Wayland
Wayland Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with 38 years of professional experience. He works with people who face stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflict, bipolar disorder, depression, trauma and grief. He also addresses relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, and life changes.
Smith emphasizes the person's own knowledge of their life. He listens for strengths and practical options. Sessions focus on concrete steps people can try between meetings. He encourages gradual progress rather than quick fixes.
In practice he talks through current problems and traces how patterns developed over time. That can include looking at thinking and behavior around substance or process addictions, or how mood shifts affect daily functioning for someone with bipolar disorder. He also works with interpersonal concerns such as communication problems and blended family stress.
He pays attention to life stage issues, including aging and geriatric questions, fatherhood challenges, and isolation or loneliness. He can help people handle co-occurring issues like personality concerns, seasonal mood changes, or medical and mental health overlap.
For someone starting therapy he explains options plainly and helps set realistic goals. The first meetings typically focus on immediate needs and practical coping strategies, then build toward clearer plans for relationships, mood, or substance-related concerns.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Some common evidence-based techniques focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Cognitive approaches look at thought patterns that keep anxiety or depression going, then introduce small behavioral experiments to test new ways of acting. These methods help with mood problems, stress, and many anxiety symptoms.Another set of techniques focuses on managing addictive behaviors and related routines. That work breaks problems into triggers, responses, and consequences, then builds alternative coping responses and relapse prevention plans. It is useful for substance and process addictions as well as habits that affect relationships.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. Early sessions usually clarify priorities and try a few techniques to see what helps most.
The practical benefit of online sessions is that they can fit into busy lives and reduce travel time. Because the session formats are not listed in the original profile, confirm which options are offered before booking. Talk with the therapist about scheduling, session length, and how to handle brief check-ins or longer therapy meetings so they fit around work, family, and other daily responsibilities.
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Experience
38+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, bipolar disorder, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, and life changes.
What is his therapeutic style?
He focuses on practical conversations that identify strengths and steps people can try between sessions. The approach emphasizes clear goals and gradual change.
How much experience does he have?
He has 38 years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and relationship concerns.
Is he a licensed clinician and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois and practices with that credential.
Which languages are offered and can international clients work together?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use 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