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Will Smith

Compassionate, trauma-informed social worker

LCSW Illinois

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Therapy
Languages
English
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About Will

Will Smith is an Illinois-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with a decade of professional experience supporting people through life transitions and emotional challenges.

Background and approach

He draws on practical, evidence-informed methods to help clients address stress, anxiety, grief, and issues with self-esteem while also supporting those working through career shifts, relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, and anger. Will emphasizes trauma-informed care and incorporates approaches that aim to help individuals rebuild stability after difficult experiences.

His style centers on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored openly. Clients work collaboratively with him to identify patterns, develop coping strategies, and build skills that translate into daily life.

Will encourages people who are taking the first step toward help and frames therapy as a process of growth and practical problem solving. He welcomes conversations about goals and tailors his approach to each person’s needs while practicing from his Illinois LCSW credential.

Practical Approaches for Online Healing and Recovery



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and develop concrete skills for managing emotions and behavior. It focuses on practical exercises and strategies that can reduce anxiety, improve mood, and change patterns that interfere with daily functioning. Trauma-Focused Therapy attends to the effects of traumatic experiences and works to process traumatic memories while building safety, coping skills, and emotional regulation; it is often used for people coping with the aftermath of distressing events.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and this therapist treats that choice as collaborative. He will work with each client to consider goals, symptoms, personal preferences, and life context to determine whether CBT, trauma-focused work, or a blend of methods is the best fit. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions so they feel relevant and usable.

Online therapy offers flexible options like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging, which can make it easier to fit care into a busy life. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide regular support, skill coaching, and progress checks without requiring travel, and they can be adapted to different schedules and comfort levels to keep momentum between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he commonly address?
He works with clients facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, career challenges, coping with life changes, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and anger among other concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He practices in a trauma-informed way and uses practical, skills-based methods to help clients explore thoughts and feelings and develop new coping strategies.
What is his professional background?
He brings 10 years of experience working with people on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns and focuses on helping clients make tangible changes in daily life.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in Illinois with licence number IL LCSW 149.026939.
Which languages does he offer therapy in and can he see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger management

Additional focus areas

Commitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Trauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English