Tressey Adams, LCSW - Therapist in Illinois

About Tressey

Tressey Adams is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on family and parenting concerns. She helps people use the skills they already have to make steady, practical changes. Her style is collaborative and direct, aimed at building confidence so families and couples can try new ways of relating.

She keeps sessions focused on clear steps and skills parents can practice between meetings. Her work emphasizes simple, achievable goals. She uses methods from cognitive behavioral therapy, client-centered care, and solution-focused approaches to guide conversations.

Background and approach

Sessions look at thoughts, daily habits, and communication patterns to find small changes that add up. Adams has 15 years of experience in the greater metropolitan area of Illinois. She has supported individuals, families, and couples in creating action plans they can follow on their own.

That background shapes a practical, coaching-oriented approach rather than long-term, open-ended therapy. She holds a Master’s degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago and is licensed in Illinois as an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Treatment is tailored to each situation, with attention to strengths and everyday challenges like stress, parenting, grief, relationship issues, and coping with life transitions.

In sessions she focuses on communication, problem-solving, and small behavior changes. The goal is to leave people feeling more capable of handling family life and parenting responsibilities.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Client-centered therapy puts the client’s goals and preferences first. The therapist listens closely and follows the family’s priorities, helping parents and partners find their own solutions and build confidence in everyday choices.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In online sessions this means identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing new responses that reduce stress and improve family interactions.

Solution-focused therapy centers on small, concrete steps toward a clear goal. Sessions zoom in on what is already working and plan simple actions to repeat between meetings, which can be especially useful for busy parents.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the family about needs, goals, and preferences, and then recommend a mix of methods that fit those priorities. That plan can change as progress is made.

Online sessions via video, phone, live chat, or text offer flexibility for families with tight schedules. They make it easier to keep continuity when life is busy and to practice skills in real time between meetings. These formats aim to make therapy more accessible and easier to fit into daily family life.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Rather than examining the problem at length, this looks at what is already working and builds on it. Sessions tend to be practical and forward-looking, with small achievable steps, which translates readily to shorter online conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address for families?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems including parenting, communication issues, and grief.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is practical and collaborative, using client-centered support and solution-focused steps to build confidence and new habits.

How much experience does she have?

She has 15 years of experience working with individuals, families, and couples in the greater metropolitan area of Illinois.

What are her credentials and location?

She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in Illinois, IL LCSW 149.008996, and practices in Illinois.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does she offer online?

Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 15 years
Licensed: Illinois
Languages: English

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