- CBT and solution-focused
- Sleep and rest support
- Strengths-based approach
About Misty
Misty Spencer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who focuses on practical, skills-based work to help people sleep better and feel more settled. She aims to restore hope, reduce overwhelm, and build clearer connections with others. Misty speaks plainly and helps clients notice strengths they may be overlooking.
She brings seven years as an LCSW and 18 years in social work to each session. Much of her work uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to break down problems into manageable steps. She offers strategies people can use between sessions to target anxiety, depression, and sleep disruption.
Misty has experience supporting adults and teenagers who have faced trauma, attachment concerns, and major life transitions. She helps people who struggle with relationship stress, parenting strain, caregiving burnout, and challenges like ADHD, grief, or compassion fatigue. Her style is goal-oriented and strengths-based, with attention to what is workable in daily life.
In sessions she helps clients build routines, test small changes, and practice skills that improve mood and rest. Practical tools may include thought-challenging, brief behavioral experiments, and focused problem-solving tailored to the client’s goals. Misty emphasizes safety and steady progress over quick fixes.
People looking to address sleep problems alongside anxiety, trauma, or life change will often find her approach useful. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.
Approaches that support rest and recovery online
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with more balanced thinking. It also uses behavioral changes to reduce worry and improve sleep routines. Solution-Focused Therapy focuses on small, practical steps toward goals and on building what already works in your life. It’s useful when people want quick, concrete strategies to improve rest and daily functioning. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to calm the mind and body and can reduce bedtime rumination and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick techniques that match their goals, daily routine, and comfort level. That may mean trying an approach for a few sessions and adjusting as needed so the plan fits the client’s needs and preferences.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allowing shorter check-ins during a lunch break or evening appointments after work. Some formats use less bandwidth or do not require being on camera, which can help with focus or energy levels. Because formats were not specified in the provided biography, confirm current session options before booking to ensure they fit your schedule and needs.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Misty works with stress, anxiety, depression, sleeping problems, trauma, and relationship strain. She also addresses parenting stress, caregiver burnout, ADHD-related challenges, grief, and feelings of isolation.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is supportive, strengths-based, and goal-oriented. Sessions focus on practical steps, skill building, and homework you can use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for seven years and has 18 years of experience working in social work roles prior to licensure.
Where is she located and what are her credentials?
She practices in Illinois and holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How do session costs work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.