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About me
Hi, I am Adris, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois with over five years of experience.
Today you have taken a very courageous and empowering step towards healing. Whatever brought you to discover my page, know that I am very thankful and proud of the strategies you are already using as you seek help. My goal as your therapist is to assist you with realizing your inner strength as you uncover your true potential and calling in life. Know that I am here to help and I aim to provide you with solutions and hope.
My approach is client centered, solution focused, and strength-based, utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Theory techniques.
I believe in meeting the client where they are at and using reflective questions to guide sessions and change. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our discussion and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
Professional experience
5yrs in practice
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Commitment Issues, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Dependent Personality, Emptiness, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Impulsivity, Isolation/Loneliness, Life Purpose, Postpartum Depression, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Love, Women's Issues, Workplace Issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
License information
ND LCSW 6447
IL LCSW 149023068
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Adris Thomas. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Adris has been a very strong source and f support to me as I have had a to deal with very tough times this year.
Written on Jan 01, 2023 after therapy with Adris for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
My first therapist and she is great
Written on Nov 25, 2022 after therapy with Adris for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
She’s a great listener. She is very welcoming. The coping mechanisms she sent me is helping me with my anxiety! I can’t wait to take this journey!
Written on Nov 07, 2022 after therapy with Adris for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and self esteem
Absolutely fantastic! She has helped me through so much in such a short amount of time!
Written on Sep 28, 2022 after therapy with Adris for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Adris has been great so far, it seems she understands the issues and has many tools to help.
Written on Aug 16, 2022 after therapy with Adris for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
I just want to say that Adris really listens and offers a good solution.
I really appreciate that.
Written on Jun 15, 2022 after therapy with Adris for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, career difficulties, and adhd