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- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Parenting concerns
About Wayland
LCSW in Illinois with 38 years of experience, Wayland Smith helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, bipolar disorder, depression, and relationship strain. He works with concerns around parenting, intimacy, grief, anger, self-esteem, and life transitions. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted. Wayland emphasizes clients' existing strengths and respects each person's understanding of their own story.
Wayland uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions. He encourages clear, direct conversation about symptoms and patterns. Expect work on coping strategies for anxiety and mood, relapse prevention for process and substance addictions, and communication skills for relationship and family challenges.
He also addresses longer-term personality and co-morbidity issues, including depressive and bipolar conditions, codependency, and process addictions such as gambling or pornography. For parents he helps with fatherhood concerns and blended family dynamics without assuming family sessions are the only option.
Wayland aims to help people notice small changes that reduce distress and improve daily functioning. He frames therapy as collaborative problem solving that builds on what clients already do well. The subscription model for sessions can be canceled at any time, and exact costs vary with location.
To get started, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session. Confirm current session formats before booking if you need a specific option.
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How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Wayland describes his work as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Two common approaches in this category are cognitive-behavioral work and relapse-prevention skills. Cognitive-behavioral work focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments to reduce anxiety and depressive patterns. Relapse-prevention skills teach concrete routines and coping plans to manage cravings and process addictions so setbacks are less likely to escalate.Finding the best approach is part of the work together. He will review symptoms, goals, and preferences and then recommend methods to try. Clients and therapist make adjustments as progress and needs become clearer, keeping the work practical and goal-oriented.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or travel. They also support shorter check-ins when time is limited and phone-only conversations when bandwidth or camera use is difficult. These practical benefits help therapy fit into everyday life without committing to a particular format until you confirm what is offered.
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Experience
38+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, bipolar disorder, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and grief, and related issues such as anger and self-esteem.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical steps. Sessions typically involve identifying patterns, learning coping skills, and setting concrete goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has 38 years of professional experience working with a wide range of clinical concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices from that state.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. He also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.