- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
About Misty
Misty Spencer is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with seven years as an LCSW and 18 years in social work. She focuses on anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, and social anxiety and phobia. Misty helps people notice patterns that get in the way and practice different ways of responding in daily life.
Her approach centers on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy, with mindfulness and trauma-focused work when it fits the client's needs. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented. She offers strategies clients can try between meetings to test what works.
Misty has experience supporting adults and teenagers who have experienced trauma, anxiety, or depression. She also brings experience around attachment issues, adoption and foster care matters, caregiver stress, and grief. That background informs how she listens and plans next steps with each person.
In sessions she often focuses on specific skills - like noticing unhelpful thoughts, testing new behaviors, and short tasks that build confidence. She also uses mindfulness practices to help with attention and emotional calm. For trauma-related concerns she integrates trauma-focused methods and pacing suited to each person's situation.
People who choose Misty can expect clear, short-term goals and concrete tools. She explains methods plainly and checks in on progress. Her practice is based in Illinois and services are offered in English.
How her approaches fit with online therapy
Misty commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in a step-by-step way. CBT involves identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and testing small changes to see what helps. Mindfulness Therapy focuses on simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Misty will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and together they will try methods that fit those needs. She frames treatment as a collaborative process and adjusts plans based on what helps most.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking because the profile does not list them. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into busy days, allow shorter check-ins, or let them avoid travel time. Others prefer options that use less bandwidth or do not require being on camera. Discussing practical needs in the first scheduling steps helps match session length and style to everyday life and responsibilities.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Misty works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and social anxiety and phobia among other concerns listed in her profile.
What style of therapy does she use?
She primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy, and also incorporates mindfulness and trauma-focused approaches when appropriate.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Misty has 18 years in the social work field and has held an Illinois LCSW for seven years.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in Illinois and holds an IL LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker).
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling your first session.