Artrice Brewer

Calm, practical therapy for life transitions

LCSW Illinois

Experience: 15 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Artrice

Artrice Brewer is an Illinois-based LCSW with 15 years of clinical experience helping people through difficult life transitions and painful emotions. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and family-related challenges, drawing on a mix of evidence-informed methods to support problem solving and emotional healing.

Background and approach

Her approach centers on listening closely to each person's story while offering practical tools that can be used in day-to-day life. Brewer emphasizes collaboration and respect for an individual's perspective, helping clients identify patterns and develop skills to manage symptoms and strengthen relationships.

She integrates cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered and mindfulness-informed strategies, and she brings trauma-focused practices when past wounds are central to current struggles. Her practice in Illinois reflects a long-standing commitment to helping people move from crisis toward clearer coping and greater self-understanding.

Therapeutic approaches for online support

Artrice Brewer uses well-established methods adapted for remote work, including cognitive behavioral techniques and client-centered care. Cognitive behavioral approaches involve identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing alternative responses, which can help with anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday challenges. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, giving clients space to explore their experiences while the therapist reflects and supports their personal goals.

Choosing the right mix of approaches is a shared process. Brewer works with each person to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and comfort level, and she adjusts the plan as therapy unfolds to ensure the approach stays relevant and useful.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication preferences. These options make it easier to fit regular work on coping skills and emotional processing into a busy life while maintaining continuity of care across changing circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and a range of family issues. Additional focuses include attachment, abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, and relationship challenges.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style combines attentive, client-centered listening with practical, skills-based strategies such as cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness. She aims to collaborate with clients to build coping tools they can use outside sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 15 years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and relational concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois, license number IL LCSW 149028150, and practices in Illinois.

Is she able to work with non-English speakers or international clients?

She conducts therapy in English and is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available for appointments?

Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for therapy with her?

Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Grief Depression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English