Cheri Sinnott Springer , LCSW

Cheri Sinnott Springer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois who combines clinical expertise with teaching and professional leadership. She holds a Master of Social Work degree from Washington University in St. Louis and brings practical classroom experience to her therapy practice, teaching Introduction to Counseling and Introduction to Social Work at a local community college and having written the course text for that class.

In addition to her academic work, she has served as a board member of the National Association of Social Workers and instructs a Licensure Exam Preparation Class, reflecting a commitment to advancing the field and supporting fellow professionals. In clinical work she draws on a range of therapeutic methods, with a strong emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy, tailoring those approaches to each client's needs.

Cheri integrates effective communication strategies into sessions and helps clients identify resources beyond therapy to support real-life change. Her approach is practical and goal oriented while remaining compassionate, and she welcomes the opportunity to explore whether her style aligns with a prospective client's needs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Cheri Sinnott Springer

Cheri Sinnott Springer uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and develop practical skills for managing symptoms and improving daily functioning. This approach is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns because it focuses on changing thinking and behavior in the present.

She also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy, a goal-oriented method that helps clients highlight strengths, set concrete goals, and build small, achievable steps toward change. This approach is useful for clients seeking clear direction and quick, practical strategies for specific problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Cheri works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they evaluate progress and adjust strategies as needed to stay aligned with the client's priorities.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule or access care from different locations. Licensed professionals can adapt these formats to provide structured, focused work that supports progress over time while accommodating each client's logistical needs.