Cheri Sinnott Springer , LCSW

Cheri Sinnott Springer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois who brings a broad background serving diverse populations. She holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Washington University in St. Louis and combines clinical training with practical teaching experience to support clients navigating stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, depression, trauma, and many life transitions.

In addition to her clinical practice, she teaches Introduction to Counseling and Introduction to Social Work at a local community college and authored the course text for that class. She has served as a Board Member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and works as an instructor for a Licensure Exam Preparation Class, bringing both field experience and educator perspective to her therapeutic work. The LCSW credential indicates a clinical social work license to provide psychotherapy and mental health support.

Cheri integrates a range of therapeutic methods while leaning particularly on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. She also emphasizes effective communication strategies and helps clients identify practical resources beyond sessions. Her approach is collaborative and goal-oriented, aiming to equip people with skills they can use in everyday life. She welcomes the possibility of working together and supporting clients through growth and change.

CBT and Solution-Focused Care Delivered Online

Cheri Sinnott Springer frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a structured approach that helps people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is often used to address stress, anxiety, low mood, sleep and eating concerns, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning.

She also applies Solution-Focused Therapy, which concentrates on setting clear, achievable goals and building practical steps toward them. This approach is helpful for clients who want to move quickly toward specific changes in relationships, coping with life transitions, or improving day-to-day functioning.

Finding the right fit is part of the process. Cheri works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align best with their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to access care from different locations. These formats allow licensed professionals like Cheri to provide consistent, skills-focused support while offering choices that match how clients prefer to communicate.