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- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Communication skills
About Cheri
LCSW in Illinois with 15 years of experience. Cheri Sinnott Springer helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction, trauma and grief. She also supports those coping with life changes, parenting pressures, work problems, ADHD, and issues related to LGBT identity and women's health.
Cheri uses clear, task-focused methods in sessions. She draws mainly on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. She also teaches communication skills and points people to helpful resources outside sessions.
She earned a Master of Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis and holds the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential. Cheri teaches Introduction to Counseling and Introduction to Social Work at a community college and wrote the text used for that course.
Her background includes service on the board of the National Association of Social Workers and work as an instructor for a licensure exam preparation class. That experience informs a practical, skills-oriented approach to common problems people bring to therapy.
Sessions focus on concrete goals, small steps, and clear strategies. Cheri helps people test changes between meetings and refines plans based on what works. She also helps identify outside supports and community resources when they can help progress.
Readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling options before booking. The first step to begin is to use the site’s matching flow and schedule an initial session.
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How her approaches shape online sessions
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and trying different behaviors. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep or eating concerns. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on specific, immediate goals and small steps that point to change rather than lengthy problem analysis.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their needs, goals, and preferences and then recommend which methods to try. Plans are adjusted over time based on what the client finds useful.
Confirm the therapist's available session formats before booking, as options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can help apply CBT strategies and solution-focused steps across daily life, assigning brief between-session tasks and tracking progress in ways that fit the client's routine.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, trauma and grief, plus life changes, parenting and workplace problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, goal-focused work drawing mainly on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy and teaches communication strategies during sessions.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 15 years of clinical experience and also teaches counseling and social work at a community college.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and holds a Master of Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Session cost varies by location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time; confirm pricing during the matching and scheduling steps.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.