Reimi Willett, LCPC

Reimi Willett (pronounced Ray-Me) is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Illinois. She holds a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Boston College, a graduate degree that prepared her to work with people through emotional and behavioral challenges. As an LCPC she is a licensed mental health professional authorized to provide counseling services in Illinois.

Willett brings 12 years of direct professional counseling experience and nearly two decades of practical insight from raising an athlete for 18 years. Those combined perspectives inform her work with individuals and families, blending clinical training with real-world understanding of performance, development, and relationship dynamics.

Her style centers on the client, offering a respectful, accepting, and non-judgmental space to explore concerns and clarify goals. She draws on techniques such as behavior modification, problem solving, cognitive restructuring, and mindfulness to help clients build new patterns, shift unhelpful thinking, and increase present-moment awareness. Willett supports people through life’s speed bumps as well as longer-term personal growth efforts.

She also works with athletes and those supporting athletes to strengthen mental skills for competition. Using self-regulation techniques, visualization, and cognitive management, she helps athletes develop confidence and control so they can perform with greater focus and resilience.

Evidence-Informed Techniques for Online Care

Reimi Willett uses focused, practical strategies that translate well to online formats. Cognitive restructuring involves identifying and gently challenging unhelpful thoughts so clients can develop more balanced thinking patterns - this approach is often used for stress, worry, and self-esteem concerns. Mindfulness emphasizes present-moment awareness and simple attention practices to help with emotional regulation and coping during life transitions. For athletes and performance-focused clients, she applies self-regulation and visualization techniques that train focus, calmness under pressure, and mental rehearsal of desired outcomes.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Willett works with each client to determine which techniques best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting methods as progress unfolds so the plan stays practical and relevant.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life. These formats allow clients to access licensed professionals from different locations, maintain consistent contact between sessions, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable and effective for their situation.