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Ingrid Wheeler, LCSW

Ingrid Wheeler helps build resilience and coping skills
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Veterans and caregivers
  • Evidence based therapy

About Ingrid Wheeler

Ingrid Wheeler is a licensed therapist practicing in Illinois who supports people navigating complex emotional and interpersonal challenges. As an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), she centers her work on helping individuals develop resilience, deepen self-understanding, and create practical strategies for daily life.

She brings extensive experience addressing concerns such as depression, anxiety, life transitions, and interpersonal dynamics, guiding people toward healthier ways of coping. Her practice emphasizes a compassionate, nonjudgmental environment where individuals can examine their experiences, identify patterns, and build more effective responses to stress and emotion.

Wheeler collaborates with clients from a range of backgrounds, including women, Veterans, caregivers, and those facing workplace stress, social anxiety, or personal growth challenges. Drawing on evidence-based practices, she helps clients strengthen self-esteem, improve communication, work through trauma when present, and develop skills to manage emotional complexity.

Her overarching aim is to support each person in discovering inner strengths and establishing sustainable, positive changes that fit their life circumstances.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Ingrid Wheeler have?

Ingrid Wheeler has 11 years of experience.

Is Ingrid Wheeler a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are IL LCSW 149.017207.

In which languages does Ingrid Wheeler provide therapy?

Ingrid Wheeler provides therapy in English.

Where is Ingrid Wheeler located?

Ingrid Wheeler is located in Illinois.

How can I work with Ingrid Wheeler as my therapist?

You can work with Ingrid Wheeler through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Ingrid Wheeler work with international clients?

Ingrid Wheeler does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Ingrid Wheeler cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Online Therapy Fit Your Needs?

Many people wonder whether online therapy can truly make a difference. For many common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and navigating life changes - research indicates that online therapy can be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.

One major benefit is flexibility. Individuals can connect with a therapist in the format that works best for them - via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - which can make it easier to fit support into a busy schedule or to access help from home.

Licensed professionals provide care through these remote options, and individuals are able to switch therapists if they feel a different fit would be more helpful. For people weighing their options, online therapy offers an accessible way to pursue consistent support while accommodating varied lifestyles and needs.

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