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Cheri Sinnott Springer, LCSW

  • Experience15 years
  • LocationIllinois
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy
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About Cheri

Cheri Sinnott Springer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois who brings 15 years of clinical experience to her practice.

Background and approach

She combines practical, evidence-informed strategies with a compassionate, down-to-earth approach to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, ADHD, and other life transitions. Her work also touches on concerns such as addictions, intimacy, eating and sleeping difficulties, career and workplace problems, and caregiver stress.

In sessions she often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy alongside communication skills training and resource identification to create actionable steps clients can use between meetings.

In addition to clinical work, she teaches introductory counseling and social work courses at a community college, authored the textbook for one course, and serves as an instructor for licensure exam preparation. She has also held leadership roles with the National Association of Social Workers.

Cheri aims to collaborate with clients to set realistic goals and develop skills that support long-term well-being and practical problem solving.

Therapeutic Approaches and How They Work Online

CBT is a structured approach that helps identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; it is often used to address anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD-related challenges, and coping with life changes by teaching practical skills and homework strategies. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes clients' strengths and quick goal-setting, focusing on concrete steps and small changes that build momentum toward desired outcomes.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Cheri will work with clients to explore which methods feel most useful given their goals, preferences, and the specific issues they want to address, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to continue work from different locations. These formats support consistent, ongoing work and allow licensed professionals to use CBT and solution-focused techniques effectively through discussion, worksheets, and short between-session tasks.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Cheri commonly support?
Cheri works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, ADHD, and workplace or career challenges.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
She favors practical, evidence-informed work drawing heavily on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy while also teaching communication strategies and helping clients connect with outside resources.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience in social work and counseling settings and combines clinical practice with teaching and licensure exam instruction.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois with license number IL LCSW 149003655 and practices from that state.
Can I work with her in languages other than English?
Sessions are provided in English; she does not list additional languages and is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
She offers multiple online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different scheduling and communication preferences.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, so rates may differ depending on those factors.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to 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

What Cheri can help with

Cheri Sinnott Springer works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, depression, coping with life changes, and coaching.

How Cheri approaches therapy

Cheri's clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Cheri is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Illinois, with 15 years of clinical experience.

Cheri has been a Board Member of NASW (National Association of Social Workers).

Therapy style

Cheri taught Introduction to Counseling and Introduction to Social Work (wrote the text for that class) at a local community college.