Therapist profile
Cheri Sinnott Springer, LCSW
LCSW in Illinois - family and parenting concerns
Continue with CheriAbout
- CBT methods
- Solution-focused work
- Communication skills
About Cheri
Cheri Sinnott Springer is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois with 15 years of practice. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting pressures, grief, trauma and related concerns. Sessions include practical skills for coping, communication, and everyday problem solving.
Cheri teaches Introduction to Counseling and Introduction to Social Work at a community college and wrote the text for that course. She has served on the board of the National Association of Social Workers and teaches a licensure exam preparation class. Her clinical training includes a Master of Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis.
In session she focuses on concrete tools. That can mean identifying thought patterns that worsen anxiety, trying short experiments to change behavior, or breaking larger problems into small steps. She also works on communication skills people use at home or work, and helps locate outside resources when needed.
Her work leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. She mixes those methods with practical coaching and resource navigation. People can expect clear, goal-oriented sessions that aim to reduce everyday strain.
She supports a broad range of life concerns including parenting stress, workplace issues, ADHD, addictions, and midlife transitions. Sessions are conducted in English and focused on helping an individual manage the real demands of life at home and work.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
She commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. CBT involves looking at unhelpful thinking and testing different responses to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on what is already working and builds small, practical steps toward specific goals such as better communication or improved sleep.Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then try methods that fit the issue at hand. Sessions may shift as needs change so the work stays focused and practical.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins on stressful days, or remove travel time so people can focus on one clear task between responsibilities. Licensed professionals use these approaches to support everyday challenges and skill-building across home and work life.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting pressures, grief, trauma, addictions, ADHD, and related issues.
How does she work in session?
She uses clear, goal-oriented sessions that focus on practical tools such as communication strategies, behavioral steps, and thought-focused techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience as a practicing clinician and an educator in counseling and social work.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in Illinois, and she works from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.