About Jermaine
Jermaine Anthony is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with 10 years of experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and low self-esteem. Sessions are conducted in English, and he accepts international clients.
Jermaine focuses on practical conversation and clear goals. He uses direct talk to identify what causes anger or frustration. He helps people notice patterns in thinking and behavior that make problems worse. He also addresses related concerns such as impulsivity, guilt, shame, and difficulties with trust and commitment.
His approach draws on a mix of client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral ideas, and skills from dialectical behavior therapy. That means conversations that center the client's experience, work on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and teach coping skills for strong emotions. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques are used to clarify what a person wants to change and to set small, practical steps.
In sessions Jermaine aims to be straightforward and respectful. He helps people set short-term goals and tracks progress from week to week. He will talk through coping strategies for heated moments, problem-solving for recurring conflicts, and steps to reduce substance-related triggers when relevant.
People who reach out can expect a practical, goal-oriented style that stays focused on daily life. To begin, clients follow the site process to match and schedule a first meeting.
How his approaches work for online care
Client-Centered Therapy starts by focusing on the person speaking and their present concerns. It involves open listening and reflecting so people feel heard and can clarify what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks issues into thoughts, behaviors, and feelings and teaches ways to change unhelpful thinking and actions to reduce anger and anxiety. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, adds skills for tolerating intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and regulating impulses.Finding the right combination of these approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick strategies that match their goals and preferences. That might mean emphasizing skills training one week and problem-solving or motivational strategies the next.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Video meetings let people work face-to-face; phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is preferred. The focus is on selecting approaches and a practical schedule that fit daily life rather than promising a particular format.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to anger?
He works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and low self-esteem. He also addresses impulsivity, guilt, shame, and communication or control issues that tie into anger.
How would he describe his therapy style?
He uses a practical, goal-focused approach that centers your experience. Conversations combine client-centered talk with concrete skill building.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 10 years of professional work experience as a clinician helping people with the listed concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices there.
Which languages and international work are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.