Profile / United States
Liliana Amador, LCSW
Illinois
LCSW - Anxiety and Stress
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- English and Spanish
About Liliana
Liliana Amador is an Illinois licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with three years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Liliana works in both English and Spanish and aims to make conversations straightforward and understandable for parents and adults.
She uses a practical approach that emphasizes clear steps and simple skills. Sessions focus on recognizing unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of responding. Liliana blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered listening and solution-focused planning to help people identify small changes that make daily life easier.
Mindfulness practices are used to build attention to the present moment and reduce reactivity. Motivational interviewing is added when people want to find reasons and strategies to make changes they care about. The mix of methods depends on each person’s goals and what works in short-term sessions.
In sessions she aims to create a direct, nonjudgmental space for talking through concerns and practicing new skills. People can expect specific exercises, homework between sessions, and check-ins on progress. Liliana encourages straightforward feedback about what helps and what doesn’t.
To start, she asks people to describe their main problem and current routines. That information guides an initial plan with clear steps and measurable goals. The focus is on practical tools that fit into everyday life.
How Liliana uses CBT, client-centered work, and mindfulness online
Liliana uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. CBT sessions focus on practical exercises, straightforward goal setting, and homework to try new responses between meetings.She also uses client-centered work, which means listening closely and helping the person guide the focus of each session. Mindfulness techniques are used to increase awareness of thoughts and bodily reactions and to reduce reactivity in stressful moments.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Liliana will discuss goals and preferences, try methods for a few sessions, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. That collaborative process helps decide whether to emphasize CBT exercises, mindfulness practice, or motivational strategies.
The therapist’s biography does not list specific online formats. Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and between-session tasks to the format you use.
Areas of expertise
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, step-oriented approach that combines client-centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused techniques.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Are international sessions available?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?
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 a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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