Artrice Brewer

Artrice Brewer is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with 15 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Her approach centers on listening first and helping clients find practical next steps for change.

Brewer uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to address the effects of past hurt and abuse, while also drawing on Client-Centered Therapy to keep the conversation focused on each person’s priorities. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice connections between thoughts, feelings, and behavior, and incorporates mindfulness to build calm and focus.

Sessions emphasize clear goals and doable skills. She helps people sort out family and relationship challenges, work through attachment and abandonment concerns, and manage caregiver stress. She also supports those dealing with body image, guilt and shame, isolation, and life transitions.

Her style is straightforward and compassionate. People can expect gentle guidance, practical tools, and time to reflect on what feels meaningful in their lives. Brewer frames progress as small, steady steps rather than quick fixes.

To begin, readers can use the site’s Start Therapy flow to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session according to the therapist’s availability. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.

How these approaches translate to online work

Trauma-Focused Therapy aims to help people process the impact of past events and reduce their hold on daily life. It often involves careful pacing, grounding skills, and working through memories in ways that feel manageable for the person.

Client-Centered Therapy keeps the person’s goals and values at the center. The therapist follows the client’s lead, reflects what’s important, and helps people find their own solutions to relationship and family concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches specific skills to shift unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress that get in the way of daily functioning.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process can be adjusted over time as goals change.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm which session formats this therapist currently offers before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They can also let people practice new skills in their usual settings and bring real-life issues into the conversation for immediate problem-solving.