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Cheri Sinnott Springer

Experienced LCSW focused on practical strategies

LCSW Illinois

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Depression
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
Languages
English
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About Cheri

Cheri Sinnott Springer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Illinois who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, depression, grief, addiction concerns, and life transitions.

Background and approach

With 15 years of practice, she blends practical strategies with supportive coaching to address issues such as intimacy struggles, sleep and eating concerns, career and workplace problems, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and caregiver stress. She also offers attention to communication problems, isolation, women’s issues, and needs related to autism and Asperger syndrome.

Springer leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy while incorporating communication skills and resource identification into her work. Her background includes a Master of Social Work from Washington University in St.

Louis, teaching Introduction to Counseling and Introduction to Social Work at a community college, authorship of a course text, service as a NASW board member, and instruction for a Licensure Exam Preparation class. She tailors sessions to practical goals and skill-building, aiming to help clients find realistic steps forward while exploring underlying patterns.

Clients connect with her for coach-style guidance as well as clinical support, delivered through options that fit different schedules and preferences. Cheri welcomes inquiries from English-speaking adults in Illinois interested in structured, skill-oriented therapy.

Practical Approaches for Online Change

Clients can expect two evidence-informed, goal-oriented approaches in her online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and learning concrete techniques to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on clear goals and small, attainable steps to create forward momentum, making it useful for people seeking practical change and problem-solving.

Finding the right combination of methods is part of the collaborative process. The therapist works together with each client to consider goals, personal preferences, and life context, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds so the plan fits individual needs.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility in how work is done. These options allow for regular contact, easier scheduling around work or caregiving responsibilities, and continued momentum between sessions through messaging when helpful. For those in Illinois seeking structured, skills-focused support, online sessions make it possible to engage in therapy without major disruptions to daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
Cheri supports a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, ADHD, bipolar, and life transitions. She also works with challenges like caregiver stress, workplace problems, communication difficulties, and isolation.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Her approach combines practical skill-building and problem-solving with supportive coaching, emphasizing actionable strategies and improved communication. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy are central influences in her work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 15 years of professional experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has taught counseling and social work courses at the community college level.
What credentials and location are listed for her practice?
She is credentialed as an LCSW with license IL LCSW 149003655 and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and she is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
She provides multiple online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is payment and cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

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