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- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Motivational work
About Jermaine
LCSW in Illinois with 10 years of practice experience, Jermaine Anthony helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem concerns. He uses practical talk and structured techniques drawn from several therapy models to address immediate problems and build coping skills.
Jermaine works from a client-centered perspective, meaning sessions focus on what the person brings and how they want to change. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Dialectical behavior strategies and motivational interviewing are part of his approach when emotion regulation or substance use concerns are present.
Sessions typically begin by mapping current stressors and goals. He helps people break large problems into manageable steps and practices new skills in session. For addiction and motivation issues, he uses frank conversation and guided planning to help people move toward concrete changes.
Jermaine pays attention to patterns that trace back to attachment, abandonment, or communication problems. He will talk through how those patterns affect relationships and daily functioning and work on alternatives people can try between sessions.
People who prefer direct feedback and clear tools may find his style helpful. He balances structured skill work with time to talk through feelings and events. Before booking, confirm current session formats and scheduling options so they match your needs.
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How his approaches shape online sessions
Jermaine draws on client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy in session. Client-centered work means the conversation follows what matters most to the person and the therapist adjusts support to those goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and practicing new responses. Dialectical behavior therapy adds concrete emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills useful for strong emotions and impulsive behaviors.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. He will discuss what seems most helpful based on your goals and try methods in early sessions to see what fits. Plans are adjusted over time as needs and priorities change.
The biography does not specify which online formats are used, so confirm session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow more frequent brief check-ins when needed. It also lets therapists and clients practice skills between appointments and review progress in real situations rather than only in the office.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem difficulties. Additional focus areas include attachment and communication problems, impulsivity, and substance-related issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered approach that keeps sessions focused on the person's goals. He combines that with structured techniques like CBT and DBT when useful.
How much experience does he have?
He has 10 years of professional experience working in behavioral health settings. That experience includes work with addiction and trauma-related concerns.
What credentials and region apply?
He is an LCSW licensed in Illinois. His practice is based in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during sign-up.
How do I begin working with him?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That process sets up the initial appointment.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.