Wayland Smith
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
About Wayland
I am licensed in Illinois with 38 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, family conflicts, & bipolar disorder. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
What Wayland helps with
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Personality disorders
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
What clients say
- “Wayland has a very nice demeanor. He is patient, thoughtful, and listens well. His years of experience are apparent. Had a real good experience with him and would recommend him to anyone looking for a good therapist.”
- “I’ve had a very positive experience with my therapist. He is attentive, genuinely listens to what I’m going through, and creates a comfortable space where I feel safe to speak openly. I never feel judged, which makes it much easier to share my thoughts and concerns honestly. He is professional, supportive, and truly invested in helping me improve.”
- “I have enjoyed talking with Wayland,<br /> He feels engaged and asks questions that make me think .”
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- “Good Therapist”
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