Ingrid Wheeler
Supportive therapist using CBT and skills-based tools
LCSW Illinois
- Experience
- 11 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Ingrid
Ingrid Wheeler is an LCSW based in Illinois who emphasizes cognitive behavioral therapy as a foundation for helping clients shift unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior. She combines CBT with client-centered principles to create a collaborative environment that encourages self-understanding and practical skill building.
Background and approach
With 11 years of clinical experience, she addresses concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress, mood disorders, and struggles with self-esteem and anger. Her work extends to a wide range of life challenges including relationship and family problems, grief and caregiving stress, addiction and substance concerns, and career or financial strain.
Ingrid uses techniques drawn from dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work to tailor interventions that match each person’s situation and goals. She aims to help people develop resilience, improve communication, and find concrete strategies for coping with change.
Clients encounter a patient, nonjudgmental presence in sessions where exploration and skill practice go hand in hand. Ingrid’s practice emphasizes collaboration: she helps clients identify priorities, practice new skills, and translate insights into sustainable changes over time.
Practical therapeutic approaches for online care
Ingrid draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and develop concrete behavioral strategies, often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and mood management. She also uses client-centered therapy, offering a warm, empathetic stance that prioritizes each person’s perspective and supports growth through understanding and validation. When appropriate, dialectical behavior therapy skills are integrated to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness for people dealing with intense emotions or impulsivity.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process; she works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Treatment plans are adjusted over time as progress is reviewed and priorities change, so clients can expect a tailored course rather than a one-size-fits-all method.
Online therapy with her is offered through multiple formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, giving flexibility to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between sessions, and access support from wherever the client is located within Illinois or during times when in-person meetings are not practical.
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Experience
11+ years
Licensed
Illinois
Languages
English