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- CBT
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Cyd
Cyd O'Neal, LCPC, is licensed in Illinois and has 25 years of professional experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes using approaches she describes in her own terms. She emphasizes that clients are the experts on their own stories and that their strengths aid the work.
Cyd frames therapy as a practical collaboration. She listens for where someone feels stuck and then uses clear strategies to help them move forward. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to bring focused tools into sessions.
Sessions often center on identifying small, achievable steps. Cyd helps people notice how thoughts, behaviors, and situations connect, and then tests changes that build confidence. She also supports people who are facing life transitions, caregiver stress, blended family issues, and aging or geriatric concerns.
Practical communication skills and problem-solving are common parts of the work. Clients may practice new ways of speaking about needs, improve everyday routines, or set clearer goals. The emphasis is on what can be tried between sessions to see real change.
Cyd stresses motivation and forward momentum. She uses motivational interviewing techniques to clarify values and strengthen commitment to chosen steps. That approach complements short-term, solution-focused work when people want rapid, concrete progress.
All sessions are conducted in English and are based in Illinois. People who are exploring life purpose, social anxiety, women's issues, or caregiver stress will find her approach practical and grounded in skills-based methods.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people see links between thoughts, actions, and feelings. Online CBT sessions focus on practical tools and homework that can be tried during the week to reduce anxiety and lift mood.Motivational Interviewing centers on clarifying what matters to a person and building internal reasons to change. In remote sessions this looks like short guided conversations that identify strengths and next steps.
She treats finding the right method as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to test approaches and adjust based on goals, needs, and preferences. That means starting with a clear plan and changing course when something is not working.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as options are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people try consistent small steps between sessions and keep momentum toward their goals.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related areas such as caregiver stress and social anxiety.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and skills-focused, using clear strategies like CBT, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods.
How much experience does she have?
Cyd has 25 years of professional experience in mental health practice.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCPC licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are session costs handled?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.