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Cheri Sinnott Springer

LCSW

Cheri Sinnott Springer , LCSW

Therapist in Illinois

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About Cheri

Cheri Sinnott Springer, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois with 15 years of clinical experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges. She earned her Master of Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis and brings both classroom and field experience to her practice. In addition to her clinical work, she teaches Introduction to Counseling and Introduction to Social Work at a local community college and authored the text used for that course.

Ms. Springer has served as a board member of the National Association of Social Workers and teaches a Licensure Exam Preparation Class for aspiring social workers. Her practice draws on multiple evidence-informed methods, with a strong emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. She also integrates practical communication strategies and helps clients identify resources and supports beyond the therapy session.

As a licensed clinician, she combines professional training with a pragmatic approach aimed at helping clients manage stress, anxiety, relationships, depression, grief, addictions, parenting challenges, career concerns, and other issues listed in her specialties. She looks forward to the possibility of working with clients to clarify goals and develop actionable steps toward meaningful change.

CBT and Solution-Focused Care for Online Clients

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills to change thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress management, sleep and eating concerns, and many everyday challenges.

Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes building on a person's strengths and identifying concrete steps toward preferred outcomes. Rather than focusing extensively on the past, it helps clients set clear goals and experiment with small, manageable changes that can quickly improve daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Cheri Sinnott Springer works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress is made. The emphasis is on partnership and practical problem-solving.

Online therapy with Cheri offers flexibility and accessibility. Sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule or manage care from different locations. These options allow therapists and clients to maintain continuity of care and to apply therapeutic tools in real time between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Cheri Sinnott Springer have?

Cheri Sinnott Springer has 15 years of experience.

Is Cheri Sinnott Springer a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license in Illinois is IL LCSW 149003655.

In which languages does Cheri Sinnott Springer provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Cheri Sinnott Springer located?

She practices in Illinois.

How can I work with Cheri Sinnott Springer as my therapist?

You can work with Cheri Sinnott Springer through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Cheri Sinnott Springer work with international clients?

Cheri Sinnott Springer does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Cheri Sinnott Springer cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesDepressionCoping with life changesCoaching

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsHearing impairedImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English

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