- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused methods
- Mindfulness techniques
About Misty
Misty Spencer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with seven years as an LCSW and 18 years in social work. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship strain, and coping with life changes. Her plain aim is to help people communicate better, feel more positive about themselves, and heal from hurt.
Misty uses practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps that can be practiced between meetings. She talks through patterns in thinking and behavior that keep problems like worry, low mood, or resentment going.
Trauma-focused care and mindfulness techniques are also part of her work when someone has a history of hurt or reactions that don’t ease over time. She helps people notice triggers, learn grounding strategies, and develop routines that reduce overheating emotions. The emphasis is on useful skills rather than labels.
Misty also supports people dealing with parenting stress, caregiver strain, adoption and foster care concerns, attachment issues, and family-of-origin problems. She offers tools to repair communication, set boundaries, and manage guilt or shame that often stays under the surface.
Her sessions are goal-oriented and strengths-based. That means they look for what already works for the person and build from there. People leave with specific actions to try between sessions and a plan for the next steps.
How her therapeutic approaches inform online sessions
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps people notice the thoughts and actions that keep anger and anxiety active. It breaks those patterns into small, testable steps so someone can try a different response and see what happens. Solution-Focused Therapy looks at practical next steps and quick changes. It zeroes in on what a person wants to be different and builds small, achievable goals to get there.Misty treats the choice of approach as a conversation. She will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration means the plan can change as progress is made or new concerns show up.
Confirm the exact online session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to schedule sessions around work, reduce travel time, and fit short check-ins into a busy week. It can also allow use of screen-shared worksheets, guided breathing or grounding exercises, and step-by-step behavioral practice during the session to support managing anger and stress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, relationship problems, depression, and trauma. The focus is on recognizing triggers and learning manageable strategies to respond differently.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Misty uses goal-oriented, strengths-based work that combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused methods. Sessions concentrate on practical skills and small steps to practice between meetings.
How long has she been practicing?
She has seven years as an LCSW and 18 years total working in social work settings. That background includes work with trauma, anxiety, and depression.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois. Her professional credential is listed as IL LCSW.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the selected plan.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That process sets up the initial appointment.