Work with Adris Thomas (MSW, LCSW) - BetterHelp Online Therapist

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.

Specialties

Self esteem

Also experienced in:
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 Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 5

Services Offered

Messaging
Phone
Video

Languages

English

Spanish

Licensing

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.

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

My first therapist and she is great

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

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 Sep 28, 2022 after therapy with Adris for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues

Absolutely fantastic! She has helped me through so much in such a short amount of time!

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

Adris has been great so far, it seems she understands the issues and has many tools to help.

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

I just want to say that Adris really listens and offers a good solution.
I really appreciate that.

Written on Jun 09, 2022 after therapy with Adris for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Adris is amazing. She has helped me a lot and I’m always looking forward to sessions!

Written on May 12, 2022 after therapy with Adris for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Adris is WONDERFUL. she made me feel so comfortable and encourages me. She helped me cope with my anxiety and is nonjudgmental. I would recommend her to everyone!

Written on Mar 11, 2022 after therapy with Adris for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Adris made me feel comfortable from the time we got on the phone! She is a great listener and gives god advice when needed!

Written on Jan 23, 2022 after therapy with Adris for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and career difficulties

Adris has been so helpful. She has given me many useful tools and tips that I will continue to take with me in life. She is great at what she does and everyone will benefit from working with her.

Written on Nov 18, 2021 after therapy with Adris for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes

Adris let’s me get all of my feelings out before responding to me. I feel like she has the best tips on how to handle the issues I’m facing and respects my morals when giving me advice and feedback. I honestly feel refreshed and lighter after each of my sessions and I would HIGHLY recommend her to anyone and everyone. So happy I found her.

Work with me!