Tressey Adams , LCSW

Tressey Adams brings more than 15 years of experience supporting youths, adults, families and couples in the greater metropolitan area as they work toward meaningful, lasting change. She focuses on helping people identify and use the skills they already possess, then guides them to apply those abilities in practical, goal-oriented ways that build confidence and encourage sustainable progress.

Her practice draws on training in cognitive approaches, solution-focused work and nutrition-based counseling, blending these methods with client-centered principles to reinforce strengths and promote active decision making. Treatment plans are tailored to each person's circumstances, with an emphasis on collaborative action steps and coaching toward healthier daily choices.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a master’s degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago, she combines clinical training with a strengths-based, supportive stance. Tressey Adams aims to partner with individuals, families and couples in a respectful, goal-driven relationship, offering guidance as they navigate self-directed change and develop greater confidence in their own abilities.

Approaches that guide online care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the individual's perspective and values the client's own insights. In this approach Tressey Adams creates a supportive space for people to explore goals, make choices, and build self-trust, which can be especially helpful for relationship issues, self-esteem, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and testing practical strategies to change them. CBT is useful for managing stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with difficult emotions by developing specific skills and routines.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on strengths and small, achievable changes that move a person toward their goals. This approach is often effective for clients seeking concrete steps to navigate relationship challenges, parenting concerns, or problem solving in daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Tressey Adams collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing people to fit sessions into busy schedules and stay connected from different locations. These formats make it easier to maintain consistency, access support when needed, and continue work between sessions with a licensed professional.