Therapist profile
Dr. Alesha Caldwell, LCSW
Illinois
LCSW - Anger and Stress work
Continue with AleshaKey details
- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Illinois / 149029641; LCSW, Virginia / 0904018769
- NPI1437847688
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationIllinois
About
- ACT
- CBT
- DBT
About Alesha
Dr. Alesha Caldwell is an LCSW licensed in Illinois with 10 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship concerns, and anger among other issues. She works from a practical, person-centered stance and treats clients as the experts on their own lives.
Her approach is straightforward and collaborative. She listens for patterns that keep problems cycling and helps people build skills to respond differently. Sessions include talking through recent struggles, identifying helpful routines, and practicing simple behavioral strategies between meetings.
Dr. Caldwell uses a mix of evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing. Those approaches guide work on emotional regulation, coping with loss, and managing stress that shows up at home or work.
She also addresses related concerns like attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, substance use, and feelings of isolation. Conversations can cover communication problems, control issues, guilt, and forgiveness when those topics are relevant.
People who prefer clear steps and hands-on tools often find this style helpful. Dr. Caldwell aims to break big problems into manageable parts and to coach practical skills that can be used between sessions.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action even when feelings are difficult. It helps with ongoing frustration, resentment, or patterns that feel stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down how thoughts, behaviors, and feelings interact and offers concrete exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anger that shows up at work or in relationships. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which can be useful when strong feelings escalate.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and how symptoms show up, then suggest which methods to try first. That collaborative planning can include small experiments between sessions to see what helps.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce commuting time. These practical benefits can help people keep momentum while they practice new skills in everyday situations.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Virginia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship issues, anger, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, skills-focused work and talks through current patterns to build new responses. Methods draw on ACT, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience working in clinical settings.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and holds the Illinois LCSW credential noted in her profile.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and 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 the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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