Cheri Sinnott Springer, LCSW

Cheri Sinnott Springer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois with 15 years of experience working with a wide variety of populations. She holds a Master of Social Work degree from Washington University in St. Louis and combines clinical training with practical teaching experience. Cheri teaches Introduction to Counseling and Introduction to Social Work at a local community college and authored the course text for that class, and she has served as a board member of the National Association of Social Workers - NASW. She also supports future clinicians as an instructor for a Licensure Exam Preparation Class.

Cheri draws from multiple therapeutic methods and most often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients make concrete changes and build coping skills. She integrates communication strategies into sessions and helps clients identify resources outside of therapy when those supports are helpful. Her practice addresses concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationships, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addiction, parenting and career difficulties, among other challenges.

As a practitioner who blends clinical instruction and hands-on care, Cheri approaches each person collaboratively, tailoring the work to individual needs and goals. She looks forward to the possibility of working with new clients who are ready to take steps toward meaningful change.

Approaches That Translate to Online Therapy

Cheri commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical, skills-based approach that helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and change behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT focuses on concrete techniques that clients can apply between sessions to create measurable change.

She also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy, which emphasizes clients' strengths and existing resources to set attainable goals and build small, forward-moving solutions. This approach is often helpful for relationship concerns, coping with life changes, and situations where immediate, practical strategies are desired.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Cheri works with each client to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts methods as the work progresses so the treatment fits the person rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with licensed professionals. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, clients can schedule sessions around work, family, and other commitments, maintain continuity during transitions, and access care from wherever they are. These options make it easier to find a rhythm of support that suits individual lifestyles and treatment goals.