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Jermaine Anthony

Jermaine Anthony

LCSW

Illinois

Motivation-focused LCSW guiding practical change

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Illinois / 149.028647
Experience
10 years
Languages
English
Location
Illinois

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    • Motivational focus
    • Skill building
    • Practical steps

    About Jermaine

    Jermaine Anthony is an LCSW with ten years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, substance use concerns, trauma, anger, and self-esteem. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and a supportive working relationship.

    He starts by listening to each person's story and tailoring conversations to their needs. Sessions are shaped around practical steps and clear goals rather than one-size-fits-all plans. Motivational Interviewing is part of the ways he works to help people find the motivation to make changes.

    Jermaine also uses client-centered methods that center the person's perspective. Cognitive Behavioral techniques and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when helpful to spot patterns, try new behaviors, and manage intense feelings. Solution-focused ideas often guide short-term planning when people want quick, concrete steps.

    He pays attention to relationship wounds like attachment or abandonment struggles and to issues that can follow trauma or separation. He also supports people dealing with impulsivity, forgiveness, guilt, and struggles tied to fatherhood or infidelity.

    Sessions are guided by what the person says they want to work on. The tone is practical and direct, with an emphasis on small, achievable changes. Jermaine aims to help people build tools they can use outside sessions to handle hard moments.

    If you are considering therapy in Illinois or from another country and want an approach that blends motivation-focused conversations with skill work, he can help explore next steps.

  2. How Jermaine blends approaches for online work

    Jermaine uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change and to build readiness for steps forward. That approach is conversational and focused on the person's values and goals. He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the person's perspective and emphasizes being heard and respected in sessions.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another common tool he draws on to identify thought and behavior patterns and to try new strategies for managing anxiety, mood, or addictive urges. Each approach has a different focus, and he will work with the person to determine which methods fit their goals and preferences.

    Finding the right blend is a collaborative process. The therapist and client will discuss goals, test approaches, and adjust plans together as needed. That makes it easier to try techniques that match what feels most useful and doable.

    Session formats are not listed here, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow for quieter check-ins that don't require as much setup. It can also let people practice tools between sessions and bring real-life situations into conversation more quickly.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteem

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersSexual assault and abuseWorkplace issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    10+ years

    Listed in

    Illinois

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does he address?

    He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem issues. He also helps with related areas like attachment, abandonment, impulsivity, and communication problems.

    How would you describe his therapy style?

    He listens and adapts sessions to each person's needs. Expect motivational conversations paired with practical tools and concrete steps.

    What is his professional background?

    He has ten years of professional experience supporting people with emotional and behavioral concerns. His work blends several common therapeutic approaches.

    What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?

    He is an LCSW and practices from Illinois.

    Does he work in other languages or internationally?

    Sessions are offered in English. He does accept international clients.

    What session formats are available?

    Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered.

    How much do sessions cost?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with him?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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