Artrice Brewer, LCSW

Artrice Brewer is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with 15 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, family conflict, trauma, and related struggles. She approaches each person with respect and a belief that they know their own story best.

In sessions she centers the conversation on what matters most to the client. She listens first, then offers practical skills and simple tools to manage overwhelming feelings. Sessions often include strategies to change unhelpful thinking, build more effective communication, and reduce day-to-day stress.

When trauma or past abuse is part of the story, she uses careful, trauma-focused methods to help people process painful memories at a pace they can handle. Mindfulness techniques are also used to help with grounding, emotion regulation, and staying present during difficult moments.

She also draws on client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches to help people shift patterns that keep them stuck. That may involve trying out new ways of responding to relationships, addressing body image and self-blame, or navigating life transitions like divorce or a midlife reassessment.

Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She helps clients set clear goals and practices skills between sessions. To begin, users follow the site’s Start Therapy process to match and schedule based on therapist availability.

Online approaches and how they help

Artrice uses client-centered work to create a collaborative space where the client guides the conversation and goals. This approach focuses on listening, understanding the client’s perspective, and building a plan that fits the person’s values and needs.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions are connected. CBT provides practical tools to challenge unhelpful thinking, reduce anxiety, and change patterns that maintain depression or relationship conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Artrice will work together with each person to decide which methods to try first based on their goals and preferences. That collaborative process allows adjustments over time so the work stays relevant and effective.

Session logistics and formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and make consistent attendance easier. Others prefer approaches that include shorter check-ins or practices they can use between meetings. Discussing these practical needs helps shape how sessions are scheduled and structured.