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Ingrid Wheeler, LCSW

Illinois LCSW supporting resilience and growth
  • Depression and anxiety care
  • Trauma and grief support
  • Flexible online sessions

About Ingrid Wheeler

Ingrid Wheeler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois who focuses on helping people navigate complex emotional challenges. She centers her work on empowering clients to build resilience, deepen self-understanding, and develop practical strategies for everyday life.

Her practice emphasizes a compassionate, non-judgmental space where individuals can examine their experiences and learn healthier coping skills. She collaborates with people from diverse backgrounds, including women, Veterans, and caregivers, and supports those facing workplace stress, social anxiety, life transitions, and personal growth challenges.

Using evidence-based methods, Ingrid helps clients strengthen self-esteem, improve communication, process trauma, and manage emotional complexity and stress. She integrates client-centered principles with structured techniques to tailor care to each person’s needs, aiming to reveal inner strengths and create sustainable, meaningful change.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Ingrid Wheeler have?

Ingrid Wheeler has 11 years of experience.

Is Ingrid Wheeler a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are IL LCSW 149.017207.

In which languages does Ingrid Wheeler provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Ingrid Wheeler located?

She is located in Illinois.

How can I work with Ingrid Wheeler as my therapist?

You can work with Ingrid Wheeler through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Ingrid Wheeler work with international clients?

No. Ingrid Wheeler does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Ingrid Wheeler cost?

Costs can vary based on your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Ingrid draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathy and a respectful, non-judgmental stance to help people explore their values and build self-awareness - this approach is useful for those seeking personal growth, improved self-esteem, or support during life transitions.

She also employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that examines how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches concrete skills to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress. CBT can be especially helpful for managing unhelpful thinking patterns and developing coping strategies.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) informs work with emotional regulation and impulsivity, offering tools for distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and managing intense emotions - this can benefit those dealing with anger, mood instability, or difficulties in relationships.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She works with clients to identify goals, preferences, and needs, and tailors the therapeutic plan as the work unfolds in partnership with each person.

Online sessions - including video calls, phone appointments, live chat, and text-based messaging - provide flexibility for busy schedules and those with limited local access to care. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches effectively through virtual formats, making it easier to maintain continuity of care and fit therapy into daily life.

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