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Amelia Lambert

Compassionate, practical support for life changes

LCSW Illinois

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Parenting
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Amelia

Amelia Lambert is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She draws on two decades of experience in behavioral health to support clients facing depression, grief, career shifts, compassion fatigue, and family difficulties. Amelia emphasizes practical steps and collaborative problem solving to help clients move toward greater self-respect and resilience.

Her training includes a B.A. in Human Services from National-Louis University and an MSW from Loyola University Chicago School of Social Work, and she has worked across outpatient, inpatient, residential, and long-term rehabilitation settings.

That varied background informs a client-centered approach that values each person’s strengths while using evidence-based tools such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and solution-focused strategies to address communication problems, control issues, forgiveness, and self-love. Amelia aims to create a process of steady, achievable change tailored to each person’s goals.

Approaches for Online Growth and Problem Solving

Amelia uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and adjust unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; this approach is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. She also employs Client-Centered Therapy, which prioritizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship and focuses on the client’s own goals and pace of change. Solution-Focused Therapy is another tool she may use to highlight strengths and practical steps toward specific, short-term goals.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Amelia will work with each person to explore which methods align with their concerns, preferences, and goals, and she adjusts strategies over time to match progress and changing needs. This partnership helps tailor sessions so they feel relevant and productive.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain regular sessions during life changes, balance work or family commitments, and access care from wherever clients are located in Illinois.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Amelia commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, career changes, and compassion fatigue among other related concerns.
What therapeutic styles guide her work?
Her practice is grounded in Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy, which she adapts to each person’s situation and goals.
How long has she been practicing?
She brings 20 years of professional experience in mental health, including work in outpatient, inpatient, residential, and long-term rehabilitation settings.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois under IL LCSW 149018933 and practices in Illinois.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available with her?
Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits their needs.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsControl issuesForgivenessSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English