- Years in practice
- 11
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Illinois
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Anger management
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Ingrid
Ingrid Wheeler is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on practical support for everyday struggles. She emphasizes clear, doable steps people can use when stress, anxiety, anger, or depression feel overwhelming. Ingrid frames therapy around the needs of the person in front of her and keeps sessions straightforward and goal oriented.
She draws on client-centered work to make space for what matters to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to spot unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors.
Background and approach
Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills help with emotional regulation and reducing impulsive reactions. Ingrid has 11 years of experience working with people facing life transitions, grief, addictions, caregiver strain, and career stress. She also addresses communication problems, control issues, and the toll of compassion fatigue.
Her practice in Illinois covers mood disorders including bipolar conditions and recovery from substance use concerns. Sessions often focus on building self-esteem, improving communication, and solving immediate problems that block daily functioning. She uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods when people need short-term direction or to strengthen motivation for change.
People who come for parenting-related concerns will find practical strategies for managing stress, setting boundaries, and handling conflict. Ingrid aims to help clients find small, sustainable changes that ease pressure and improve routines. Therapy is offered in English and provided through a mix of video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Ingrid works with each person to match approaches and formats to their goals and life demands.
What Ingrid works with
Everything Ingrid lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Ingrid helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Ingrid lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate well to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person without judgment and following their priorities; it helps people feel heard and decide what matters most to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks patterns of negative thinking and tests small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for regulating intense emotions and handling impulsive urges, which can be useful for anger and mood swings.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to choose methods that match goals, needs, and day-to-day life. Sessions often mix approaches so practical skills and insight build together rather than relying on a single technique.
Online formats offer flexibility for people juggling parenting, work, or caregiving. Video calls replicate face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging make brief check-ins and step-by-step coaching possible between longer sessions. These options help people keep progress going even when schedules are tight.
Questions people ask about Ingrid
What kinds of problems does Ingrid help with?
She addresses stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, grief, parenting concerns, and related life changes such as career or caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and person-focused, combining client-centered listening with skill building from CBT and DBT to change thoughts and manage emotions.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She is an LCSW in Illinois with 11 years of experience helping people navigate mood disorders, substance use issues, and stress related to caregiving and work.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds an Illinois licensed clinical social worker credential, and her practice is based in Illinois.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's listed availability.
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