Jermaine Anthony
LCSW offering trauma-informed and skills-based care
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About
Jermaine Anthony is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Illinois with over 10 years of professional experience. He focuses on work with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and self esteem. He also takes on related concerns such as attachment and abandonment issues, difficulties with commitment and communication, and challenges linked to substance use and relationship conflict.
He uses a respectful and compassionate stance and adapts language and interventions to each person’s needs. His approach includes practical skill development and exploration of underlying patterns, with attention to areas like impulsivity, guilt and shame, and life purpose. He aims to help people clarify goals and identify steps that align with their values.
Jermaine holds an LCSW and combines structured techniques with a client-centered emphasis so sessions are shaped around the individual. He is available for work with people who are seeking support through transitions, coping with difficult emotions, or addressing behavioral concerns, and he offers collaborative planning to match treatment to what a person hopes to accomplish.
He uses a respectful and compassionate stance and adapts language and interventions to each person’s needs. His approach includes practical skill development and exploration of underlying patterns, with attention to areas like impulsivity, guilt and shame, and life purpose. He aims to help people clarify goals and identify steps that align with their values.
Jermaine holds an LCSW and combines structured techniques with a client-centered emphasis so sessions are shaped around the individual. He is available for work with people who are seeking support through transitions, coping with difficult emotions, or addressing behavioral concerns, and he offers collaborative planning to match treatment to what a person hopes to accomplish.
- Location:
- Illinois, United States
- Years Experience:
- 10
- Gender:
- Male
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Anger management, Self esteem
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Jealousy, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Sexual assault and abuse, Workplace issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: IL LCSW 149.028647
- NPI Number: 1811435027
- License: LCSW (Illinois)
Remote therapy options and approach
Jermaine offers online sessions using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible ways to connect. He combines structured therapies with a client-centered stance so remote work focuses on clear goals and practical skill practice that fit the individual’s life and schedule.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thought patterns and to practice alternative responses. Dialectical Behavior Therapy provides a toolkit for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Motivational Interviewing is employed when exploring readiness for change and strengthening personal motivation to set and pursue meaningful goals.
He works collaboratively, tailoring the mix of approaches to what a person finds most useful. Sessions can include skill teaching, focused problem solving, and planning for gradual steps toward identified goals, all delivered through the communication method the person prefers.
How much clinical experience does Jermaine have?
He has 10 years of professional experience in clinical practice.
What are his credentials and license information?
Jermaine holds an LCSW and is licensed in Illinois as IL LCSW 149.028647.
Which languages does he provide services in?
This profile lists English as the language offered for therapy.
Where is he based?
He is based in Illinois.
What communication methods are available for sessions?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Can he work with people outside the United States?
Yes. The profile indicates he is accepting international clients.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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