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- CBT methods
- Grief and loss
- Self-esteem work
About Antoinette
Dr. Antoinette Cardenas is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 10 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief and depression, and on helping people rebuild self-esteem and cope with life changes.
She approaches sessions with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a core method. In practice that means talking through current thoughts and behaviors, identifying unhelpful patterns, and testing small changes between sessions. She emphasizes practical steps people can try in everyday life to reduce anxiety and lift mood.
Dr. Cardenas frames the person as the expert on their own story and highlights existing strengths. She listens for what is working and for small skills a person can use right away. Conversations are aimed at clear, manageable goals rather than abstract theory.
Her background includes a decade of direct clinical work in Illinois. That experience shaped a straightforward way of working with grief and loss, where the focus is on coping strategies and gradual adjustments to changing circumstances. She also brings consistent focus to motivation and confidence building.
People who choose her often want concrete tools and direct feedback. Sessions move at a practical pace and include homework-style activities when helpful. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment.
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How CBT and short-term strategies work in online sessions
CBT focuses on the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In sessions that means identifying specific worry or low mood patterns, testing small behavior changes, and practicing new ways of thinking. This approach is useful for stress, anxiety, and depression because it breaks problems into clear, manageable steps.Grief work in an online setting often centers on coping skills and routines. Conversations focus on routines, memory work, and small adjustments that help people manage daily life after a loss. The therapist guides practical exercises rather than asking for long, uninterrupted storytelling if that feels overwhelming.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and then try methods that fit those needs. Decisions about technique evolve from session to session based on what proves useful.
Practical benefits of remote work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Remote sessions can also allow shorter check-ins when days are tight, or video-free options when bandwidth is limited. Confirm the therapist's current session formats before booking so you know which options are available.
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Areas of expertise
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What therapy style does she use?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a main approach, focusing on thoughts, behaviors, and practical strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience working in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are offered for sessions?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.