- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Men and fatherhood issues
About Will
Will Smith is an Illinois licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 10 years of professional experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem struggles, career questions, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and anger. He also addresses related areas such as commitment issues, fatherhood concerns, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and life purpose.
Smith frames sessions around practical conversation and problem solving. He focuses on trauma-informed work and uses methods that break problems into manageable parts. Sessions tend to involve looking at current thoughts and behaviors, and finding small steps that can change daily patterns. He speaks plainly and expects honest dialogue about what is working and what is not.
In background, he has worked across settings that exposed him to grief, reentry after incarceration, first responder needs, and men's mental health issues. That variety informs a direct, results-minded approach to common life challenges. The LCSW credential indicates clinical social work licensure in Illinois.
When people come for help with guilt or shame, he listens for how those feelings affect decisions and relationships. He helps unpack where the feelings come from and what keeps them active. Then he and the client test practical shifts in thinking and action to reduce the hold of those feelings.
He invites people to begin with a simple first step: a short intake to gauge goals and fit. From there he offers a plan that emphasizes clear aims, concrete practices, and regular review of progress.
How his approaches translate to online work
CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Sessions look at specific patterns of thinking that keep guilt or anxiety active and introduce practical exercises to test alternative thoughts and behaviors. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on addressing the impact of past traumatic experiences. It involves careful discussion of memories and reactions, and learning ways to reduce their day-to-day influence.Finding the right approach is part of the process. He will work collaboratively to decide which methods match a person's needs, goals, and preferences. That means starting with goals, trying an approach for a few sessions, and adjusting if something else fits better.
Confirm the exact session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, require less travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use sessions during breaks at work or between other responsibilities. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and trauma-focused methods to remote sessions by assigning practical exercises, reviewing progress, and using focused session time for skill practice and planning.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, career concerns, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and anger. Additional focus areas include guilt and shame, fatherhood issues, and first responder needs.
How would he approach guilt or shame in sessions?
He uses trauma-informed methods and cognitive behavioral ideas to identify the thoughts and behaviors that keep guilt or shame active. Sessions involve talking through those patterns and trying concrete shifts in thinking and action.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and has 10 years of professional experience working across settings that include reentry, men's mental health, and first responder concerns.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices there according to that credential.
Do sessions take place in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to review goals and fit.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.