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George Becker

George Becker, LCSW

LCSW - Anxiety and Relationship concerns

Illinois

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Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Illinois / 149003680
NPI
1699001412
Experience
50 years
Languages
English, Spanish
Location
Illinois
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Grief and loss
  • Spanish and English

About George

George Becker is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) with 50 years of experience based in Illinois. He works with people who report stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, addictions, and related concerns. He sees clients in English and Spanish and has a long record of working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

He has spent many years working in public schools and with the Latino community. That background informs how he talks about parenting challenges and family conflict. He also supports people dealing with loss, intimacy concerns, and career or life transitions.

In sessions he focuses on clear, practical dialogue. He helps clients name what feels difficult and tries different ways to reduce overwhelming feelings. For relationship and communication problems he works on specific skills people can practice between meetings.

George also addresses issues tied to attachment, abandonment, codependency, caregiver stress, blended family difficulties, and aging or geriatric concerns. He draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions while adjusting the pace to each person’s comfort.

People who prefer Spanish may use that language throughout. For those wanting to begin work with him, the process starts with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session once the platform steps are completed.

Evidence-based approaches and online therapy

George works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical skills and clear conversation. One common approach focuses on recognizing unhelpful thought patterns and testing them against real situations to reduce anxiety and worry. Another approach emphasizes behavioral practice - breaking feared situations into small steps and rehearsing them to build confidence in social or performance settings.

Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit the person’s pace, and adjust as needed based on what helps most. That process helps match techniques to concerns like social anxiety, grief, relationship stress, or addiction-related behaviors.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people continue work with the same therapist if they move or live far from the office.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefDepression

Also works with

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Experience

50+ years

Listed in

Illinois

Languages

English, Spanish

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, addictions, and related issues such as intimacy and career stress.

How does he approach therapy?

He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on clear, practical dialogue to identify problems and try actionable steps between sessions.

How long has he been practicing?

He has 50 years of professional experience working in clinical settings, including extensive work in public schools.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices from that state.

Can I work with him in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and he has experience working with the Latino community.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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