- Strengths focused
- Goal oriented
- Warm coaching
About Tressey
Tressey Adams is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people build on the strengths they already have. She focuses on practical steps that fit into daily life and aims to boost confidence so people can move toward their goals. Her style is warm and coaching-oriented, with an emphasis on active, doable changes.
Adams uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, listening-first atmosphere where a person's own goals guide the work. She combines that with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to identify unhelpful patterns and set clear, short-term action steps. The result is a blend of listening, skill-building, and problem-solving.
She brings 15 years of experience practicing in the greater metropolitan area of Illinois and holds a Master’s degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Her background includes work with people across life stages in roles that emphasized partnership and practical guidance.
Common concerns she addresses include stress and anxiety, relationship and communication problems, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, addictions, parenting strain, intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include forgiveness, life purpose, midlife transitions, and issues that commonly affect women.
Treatment is tailored to each person. Sessions focus on clear goals, strategies that fit everyday routines, and steps people can try between meetings. Prospective clients are encouraged to confirm current session options before booking.
How therapeutic approaches guide online care
Client-Centered Therapy puts your goals at the center and relies on a respectful, listening-first relationship. It helps when someone wants to be heard and to find direction from their own values and choices.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing thoughts and behaviors that get in the way, then practicing small experiments to change them. It is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and habit-related problems.
Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes practical steps and quick wins, setting clear short-term goals and building momentum through small changes.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with you about your needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest ways of working that match those priorities. That choice is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full appointment is not needed. It also lets people try approaches like skill practice and homework between meetings more easily. Licensed professionals can tailor exercises and pacing so therapy fits your routine and goals.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does this therapist address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and communication problems, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, addictions, intimacy-related concerns, eating issues, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What is the therapeutic style like?
The approach blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy, emphasizing listening, practical skills, and short-term action steps tailored to each person's goals.
What experience does the therapist have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working in the greater metropolitan area of Illinois in roles focused on partnership and practical guidance.
What are the therapist's credentials and location?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - practicing in Illinois and holds a Master’s degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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