- CBT methods
- Mindfulness skills
- Narrative work
About Beverly
Beverly Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois with 20 years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and issues related to trauma and grief.
She draws on a nursing background and many care settings to inform her approach. That includes time in hospitals, clinics, adoption and foster care agencies, and assisted living. She has also taught as an adjunct professor at local community colleges.
Her work combines Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness practices, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills, and Motivational Interviewing. Sessions focus on clear goals, practical strategies, and everyday coping skills rather than jargon. Beverly helps people talk through patterns, try new behaviors, and notice what changes help.
She has experience supporting people from the LGBT community, foster parents, grandparents, young parents, and adults navigating adoption-related concerns. Her background includes dementia-related care and clinical roles that give her familiarity with aging and end-of-life topics.
People looking to address anger or resentment can expect straightforward work on triggers, communication, and managing stress. Sessions also address related areas such as self-esteem, career stress, ADHD, and relationship issues. To begin, clients use the site's matching process to schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches used for online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's perspective and priorities, helping people set their own goals and be heard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for regulating emotions, tolerating distress, and improving communication.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to identify goals and try methods that fit those goals. Adjustments are made over time based on what helps most in everyday life.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when a quick follow-up is needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find it helpful to practice CBT or DBT skills between sessions and bring those experiences back for discussion, which can speed up learning and make strategies more usable at work or home.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, trauma and grief among other issues.
Which therapeutic approaches does she use?
She uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience across hospitals, clinics, adoption and foster care agencies, assisted living, and teaching at community colleges.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices with that credential in that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.