Therapist profile
Beverly Smith, LCSW
Illinois
Illinois LCSW - Anger and Anxiety
Continue with BeverlyKey details
- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Illinois / 149.019537
- NPI1891203956
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationIllinois
About
- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Narrative work
About Beverly
Beverly Smith is an Illinois licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 20 years of practice experience. She works with adults on problems such as stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, and ADHD. Beverly also lists support for grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and career changes.
Her background includes hospital and clinic work, roles in adoption and foster care agencies, and time in assisted living settings. She has classroom experience as an adjunct professor at local junior colleges. Those settings shaped a practical, straight-forward approach to common life problems.
In sessions she leans on client-centered work that starts with the person’s goals and priorities. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot patterns that keep problems going. Mindfulness-based methods and narrative work appear in her practice to help people notice thoughts and reframe difficult stories.
Beverly has supported people across many life stages, including parents, foster parents, grandparents, and members of the LGBT community. Her nursing background and years in geriatric settings inform how she talks about caregiving, aging, and end-of-life concerns.
She emphasizes matching clients with an appropriate therapist and says good results depend on that fit. Her stated style is straightforward and committed, focusing on practical steps and clear goals. To begin, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on the client's goals and priorities, giving the therapist a clear place to start and helping the person set practical targets. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors so people can test and change the patterns that fuel anger and anxiety. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Beverly will collaborate with clients to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together. The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make sessions easier to fit into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, or remove the need to travel to an appointment. It also lets therapists use worksheets, thought records, and guided mindfulness practices during a session to build skills that address anger, stress, and relationship patterns.Areas of focus
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which anger-related issues does she address?
She lists anger among many concerns and helps people manage snapping, resentment, and frustration alongside stress, relationships, and parenting issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses client-centered work combined with cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, and narrative techniques to identify patterns and clarify goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience across hospitals, clinics, adoption and foster care agencies, assisted living, and teaching at junior colleges.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an Illinois LCSW and practices in Illinois.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her practice?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.