- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Renita
Renita Willis is an Illinois-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with six years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. She also addresses body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, dissociation, emptiness, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, and questions of life purpose.
Renita keeps sessions direct and practical. She uses a mix of approaches to help people sort through what feels stuck. Conversations focus on what is happening now, what patterns keep repeating, and what small changes might make daily life feel more manageable.
Her work combines Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. That means sessions may include reflecting on feelings, testing out new thoughts and behaviors, and setting focused, achievable goals. Renita often helps people notice how their thoughts and actions interact with emotions like guilt or shame.
She aims to build trust through steady, respectful conversation. Rather than tell people what to do, she helps them weigh options and try practical steps. Sessions can include skill practice, gentle challenges to unhelpful thinking, and planning ways to handle triggers or relationship moments.
People living in Illinois can work with her in English. If someone is considering therapy from outside the United States, they should confirm whether remote sessions are possible before booking. To begin, prospective clients follow the site's matching process and schedule a first appointment.
How her approaches translate to online work
Renita blends Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when working with people online. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and reflecting what matters most to the person, which helps clarify painful feelings like shame. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and offers concrete experiments to try between sessions.She treats finding the right approach as a shared task. During early sessions she will talk with the client about goals, what has helped before, and what feels realistic. Together they choose which methods to use and adjust them as needed based on progress and preference.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins between in-person commitments or make it simpler to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or appointments. Licensed professionals often adapt the techniques above for remote meetings so that skill practice, thought experiments, and emotion-focused conversations still happen effectively.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to guilt and shame?
She works with guilt and shame alongside depression, anxiety, self-esteem, body image, and life changes. Sessions focus on understanding how those feelings affect daily life and relationships.
How does she approach therapy for these issues?
She uses a collaborative, practical style combining client-centered listening with CBT, EFT, and solution-focused techniques. Conversations typically explore feelings, test different thoughts, and set small goals.
What is her clinical experience?
She has six years of experience working as a licensed clinical social worker. That experience includes helping people with mood disorders, grief, and transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices from that state. Sessions are conducted in English.
Can people who live outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. People should plan to work with therapists licensed to practice in their location.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the booking process.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.