- English and Spanish
- Family of origin issues
- School and community work
About George
George Becker is an Illinois LCSW with 50 years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief and loss, addictions, trauma and intimacy-related issues. He provides services in English and Spanish.
He has worked with people from many cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Much of his practice history includes time in public schools and with Latino communities. That background informs how he talks with clients about family roles, adapting to cultural change, and parenting stresses.
Sessions focus on practical conversation and problem solving. He listens for patterns that keep people stuck - like communication problems, attachment struggles, codependency, or control issues - and then works through small, doable changes. He also addresses issues such as abandonment, blended family challenges, caregiver stress, and aging concerns.
George describes his work as responsive to each person. He adapts the dialog and a treatment plan to fit the situation. He helps people facing divorce, separation, domestic violence histories, emptiness, and career questions to clarify what they want and what might help next.
People may discuss mood concerns such as bipolar disorder, addictions, or trauma impacts and how these affect daily life. He accepts international clients and offers sessions in English and Spanish. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options button.
Evidence-based approaches and how they work online
George uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on identifying unhelpful patterns and building small changes. One common approach is cognitive-behavioral work, which helps people notice thinking patterns that drive guilt or anxiety and then test different, more helpful ways of thinking and behaving. This can be useful for stress, mood concerns, and addiction-related thinking.Another helpful approach is structured problem-solving and communication work. This involves breaking issues into manageable steps and practicing clearer ways to talk about needs, boundaries, or family roles. It is often used for relationship strain, blended family issues, and caregiver stress.
Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the process. He will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that fit their goals, preferences, and daily life. That discussion guides how sessions move forward and which practical exercises are tried between meetings.
The biography does not list the specific online session formats he uses, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Those practical benefits often help people maintain steady progress while juggling work, family, or caregiving responsibilities.
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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, relationship and family concerns, grief, addictions, trauma, intimacy issues, bipolar mood concerns, and related areas such as abandonment and caregiver stress.
How does he approach therapy for shame or guilt?
He uses practical conversation and evidence-based techniques to identify patterns that keep shame or guilt active and then works through small, manageable changes to reduce their impact on daily life.
What is his professional background?
He holds an LCSW credential and brings 50 years of clinical experience, including substantial work in public schools and with diverse cultural groups.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is licensed as an LCSW in Illinois and practices with clients in that state while accepting international clients as well.
Can I work with him in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether video, phone, or in-person meetings are available.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.