Reimi Willett , LCPC

Reimi Willett (pronounced Ray-Me) is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - LCPC who provides counseling from her Illinois practice. She earned a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Boston College and brings 12 years of direct clinical experience to her work. In addition to professional practice, she has 18 years of experience raising an athlete, which informs her work with clients involved in sports and performance.

Her approach centers the client, offering a respectful, accepting, and non-judgmental space to explore concerns and find practical solutions. She blends listening with active techniques such as behavior modification, problem solving, cognitive restructuring, and mindfulness to help clients change patterns that cause distress and develop healthier ways of coping. Whether someone is navigating a challenging life transition or pursuing personal growth, she aims to meet them where they are and tailor interventions to their needs.

Reimi also works with athletes and their families on the mental aspects of competition. Through self-regulation strategies, visualization, and cognitive management, she supports athletes in building confidence, improving focus under pressure, and gaining greater control over performance. She offers services in both English and Japanese and accepts new clients in Illinois.

Evidence-Based Techniques for Online Support and Performance

Reimi uses cognitive restructuring to help clients identify and reframe unhelpful thought patterns. This technique teaches practical ways to challenge negative thinking and develop more balanced perspectives, often helping with anxiety, low self-esteem, and reactive emotions.

She also incorporates mindfulness practices that cultivate present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. Mindfulness exercises can support stress management, emotional regulation, and improved focus in everyday life and during competition.

Behavior modification and self-regulation strategies are used to change habits and improve responses to stress. Through simple, structured steps and practice, clients learn skills for managing impulses, organizing routines, and responding to pressure more effectively.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Reimi works with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences, then tailors interventions so the techniques fit the person rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy offers flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life. These options allow licensed professionals to provide consistent support across different settings, making it practical to receive ongoing care and skills practice without extra travel.