Cheri Sinnott Springer, LCSW

Licensed in Illinois · 15 years in practice

Cheri Sinnott Springer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, grief, and life changes.

License and registration

LCSW, Illinois: 149003655 · expires November 2027
NPI: 1336271238 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 15
Languages: English

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About Cheri

Cheri Sinnott Springer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, grief, and life changes. She also supports concerns such as addictions, ADHD, trauma and abuse, and career or parenting stress. Cheri writes simply and listens closely to figure out what matters most for each person.

She uses practical tools in sessions so people can notice small changes fast. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy are two approaches she often uses to target unhelpful thoughts and set reachable goals.

Background and approach

She also teaches communication skills and helps people find outside resources when needed. Cheri brings 15 years of experience in clinical work and classroom teaching. She teaches Introduction to Counseling and Introduction to Social Work at a community college and authored the text for that class.

She has served on the board of the National Association of Social Workers and runs licensure exam preparation instruction. In sessions she focuses on clear steps and everyday language. Conversations typically include identifying a goal, trying new ways of thinking, and practicing specific skills between meetings.

She guides people through practical problem solving rather than long explanations. Cheri earned her Master of Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis.

She works with adults who want straightforward help for emotional and life challenges and combines classroom experience with clinical practice to support lasting change.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Cheri lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Depression
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Addictions
LGBT
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Caregiver issues and stress
Communication problems
Hearing impaired
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Approaches Cheri names

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Online support

How CBT and Solution-Focused Work Online

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps people notice and change thoughts and behaviors that make problems worse. Online CBT sessions focus on clear examples, short experiments to try between sessions, and step-by-step plans to reduce anxiety, depression, or unhelpful habits.

Solution-Focused Therapy centers on small, practical goals and what a person already does well. In brief, goal-oriented conversations the therapist helps clients spot progress, set doable next steps, and build momentum for change. This approach is useful for addressing life transitions, work stress, and relationship patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cheri will talk with clients about their needs, goals, and preferences and then recommend CBT, solution-focused work, or a blend. The choice is collaborative and can change over time based on what helps most.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. Video lets people use visual cues for communication. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier during a short break. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for check-ins, brief coaching, or when typing feels more natural. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Cheri focus on?

She supports stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD, and related life and work challenges.

What is her general approach in sessions?

Sessions focus on practical steps: identifying goals, changing unhelpful thoughts, and practicing skills between meetings.

How long has she practiced?

Cheri has 15 years of experience in clinical work and teaching in social work and counseling.

Where is she based and what are her credentials?

She is based in Illinois and holds an LCSW credential, listed as IL LCSW.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions may be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does payment and cost work?

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 Cheri?

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