- CBT and solution-focused
- Focus on sleep and coping
- Practical communication skills
About Cheri
Cheri Sinnott Springer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois who helps people manage stress, anxiety, sleep problems, relationship concerns, and life changes. She offers practical support for depression, grief, addictions, parenting strain, ADHD, and workplace issues. Cheri also addresses intimacy-related concerns, eating and bipolar issues, and concerns common to LGBT and caregiver communities.
Cheri uses straightforward, hands-on approaches in sessions. She draws mainly from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people identify unhelpful patterns and try small, doable changes. She adds communication strategies and points people to useful resources outside sessions.
In addition to clinical work, Cheri teaches Introduction to Counseling and Introduction to Social Work at a community college and wrote the text for one of those classes. She has served as a board member for the National Association of Social Workers and teaches a licensure exam preparation class. Her background blends classroom teaching with practical clinical experience.
Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and step-by-step strategies. Cheri helps people set priorities, practice new skills, and check what works. People can expect direct feedback, problem-solving, and a focus on what can change in everyday life.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability. Cheri notes that subscription sessions can be canceled at any time, and costs vary with location and therapist scheduling.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Many of Cheri's methods lend themselves to focused online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and uses small experiments and homework to change patterns. This approach often helps with anxiety, depression, sleep troubles, and stress by giving clear steps to try between sessions.Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on what a person wants to achieve and on fast, practical steps to move toward that goal. It suits people who want short-term, goal-directed sessions to address a specific problem like sleep routines, coping after losses, or improving communication.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Cheri will work with each person to pick or blend techniques based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She checks what is helpful and adjusts plans as work proceeds.
Details about session formats should be confirmed before booking since the biography does not list specific online delivery options. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Discussing scheduling, what to focus on between visits, and practical adjustments is part of the first sessions so therapy fits everyday life.
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Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Cheri address?
Cheri supports people with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, ADHD, and workplace concerns among other topics.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are practical and goal-oriented, emphasizing problem-solving, skill practice, and clearer communication rather than long open-ended exploration.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 15 years of clinical experience and combines therapy work with teaching at a community college.
What credentials does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW, licensed in Illinois, and lists Illinois as her professional location.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to work together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.