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Misty Spencer, LCSW

  • Experience7 years
  • LocationIllinois
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Therapy
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About Misty

Misty Spencer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who uses evidence-informed, goal-focused methods to help clients build practical skills and regain a sense of balance. She emphasizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to address patterns of thought and develop clear, achievable steps toward change.

Background and approach

With a supportive, strengths-based style, Misty aims to help people notice their progress and apply strategies between sessions. Over seven years as an LCSW and 18 years working in social work have shaped Misty’s approach to concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, and ADHD.

She weaves mindfulness-informed tools and trauma-focused practices when needed, tailoring methods to each person’s priorities and life circumstances. Misty offers guidance on communication, attachment-related dynamics, coping with life transitions, and stress management while encouraging self-compassion and realistic goal-setting.

Clients can expect collaborative, practical sessions that combine skill-building with emotional support. Misty helps identify strengths, clarify priorities, and create step-by-step plans for change so that the work in therapy translates into everyday life.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning; it is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and panic symptoms. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance skills that can help with stress, emotional regulation, and coping during life transitions. Both approaches lend themselves to concrete exercises and between-session practice that can be easily shared and tracked in online formats.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Misty works with clients to explore which methods align with their goals, comfort level, and the challenges they bring to therapy, and then adapts techniques over time based on what proves most helpful. The partnership focuses on practical steps and measurable goals rather than one-size-fits-all solutions.

Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules or manage care from different locations within Illinois. These formats support consistent access to tools, homework, and check-ins so that therapeutic progress can continue between meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Misty commonly address in therapy?
Misty works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship struggles, ADHD, sleep problems, and career or life transition challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is supportive, strengths-based, and goal-oriented, using practical strategies from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients make measurable progress.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has seven years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a total of 18 years working in the social work field, with experience helping people who have experienced trauma as well as those managing anxiety and depression.
Where is Misty licensed to practice?
She holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in Illinois with license number IL LCSW 149.020584.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Services are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working together?
Sessions may be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Misty?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English