Spencer Schroeder
- Clinical License
Illinois LCPC: 180.016180
EMDR Trauma Therapist
- Education
MS in Clinical Psychology, Benedictine University - Lisle, IL
B.S. in Psychology, Grace College & Seminary - Winona Lake, IN
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What It’s Like to Work Together
My Approach
I believe there is dignity in every person’s story. My work as a therapist starts from that foundation. When you walk into a session with me, my goal is to meet you exactly where you are, without judgment, and to create a space built on empathy, honesty, and trust.
Many of the struggles we carry, whether it’s depression, anxiety, grief, or relationship conflict, can feel isolating. You might feel like you should be handling things on your own or that asking for help somehow means something is wrong with you. It doesn’t. Reaching out takes courage, and I’m here to walk alongside you as you work through what’s weighing on you.
What to Expect
I know that starting therapy can feel uncomfortable. You’re sitting with someone you don’t really know and being asked to open up about things that are deeply personal. That vulnerability is real, and I respect it. I won’t rush you or push you beyond what feels safe. Instead, we’ll build a relationship at your pace, one rooted in trust and genuine care.
My style is warm, direct, and collaborative. I help clients explore their personal values and use those values as a compass for the changes they want to make. Together, we’ll work to peel back the layers, understand what’s been holding you back, and move toward a life that feels more grounded and meaningful.
Who I Work With
I work with adults, couples, and older teens from all backgrounds. I have experience supporting clients through depression, anxiety, grief, relational challenges, anger, questions of meaning and identity, trauma, personality concerns, and faith-related struggles. I’m also experienced in working with men’s issues and with LGBTQ+ individuals navigating their own unique paths.
No matter what brought you here, you deserve a therapist who truly listens, who values your story, and who is committed to supporting you through whatever chapter you’re in. I’d be honored to be that person for you.
Specialities
- Anxiety & Stress
- Depression
- Grief & Loss
- Trauma & PTSD
- Faith-Based Therapy
- Couples therapy
- Men's Issues
- LGBTQ
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma & PTSD
- Relationship Issues
- Grief & Loss
- Life Transition
- Work Stress
- Attachment Based Therapy
- Boundaries & Communication
- Religious Trauma
- Career Adjustment
- Infidelity
- Childhood Trauma
- Personality Disorders
Techniques
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Emotion Focused Therapy
- EMDR Therapy
- Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy
- Mindfulness and Acceptance
- Attachment Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
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