Ingrid Wheeler, LCSW

Ingrid Wheeler is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addiction, and major life changes. Ingrid aims to make sessions straightforward and practical so people can use what they learn right away.

Her approach centers on the person in front of her. She offers a calm, non-judgmental space for people to talk about what is hardest. Ingrid listens, reflects, and helps clients try small steps that build better coping over time.

She uses several evidence-informed methods, including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral approaches, dialectical skills, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques. Those tools are used to address things like low self-esteem, anger, grief, and career or parenting stress.

Across 11 years of practice she has worked with people from varied backgrounds and life situations. That experience guides how she tailors sessions to each person’s needs and goals. Ingrid emphasizes practical skills, clearer communication, and ways to manage mood and impulses.

People who choose to work with her can expect a steady, collaborative process. Sessions focus on small, achievable changes and on strengthening resilience. She asks clients to set goals and checks in about progress so therapy stays relevant and useful.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, acceptance, and following the person’s lead to help them understand themselves better. It is useful when someone needs a calm space to sort through feelings and make sense of what matters to them.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical skills to change patterns that cause distress. It commonly helps with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and mood problems.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers concrete skills for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and reducing impulsive behavior. It can be helpful for people who struggle with intense reactions or trouble regulating mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about problems, goals, and preferences and then try out methods that fit. That way therapy stays collaborative and adjusts if a different tactic would be more helpful.

Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, since specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that remote sessions help them maintain regular progress while juggling work, family, and other responsibilities.