- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Parenting concerns
About Wayland
Wayland Smith is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 38 years of professional experience. He works with adults who are facing stress, anxiety, addictions, bipolar disorder, depression, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy concerns. He also addresses parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and life changes. Wayland accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
He frames therapy around what the client already knows about their life. He treats clients as the expert on their story and looks for strengths to build on. In sessions he listens, asks focused questions, and helps people test small changes that can improve day-to-day functioning.
Wayland often works with people who are navigating blended household pressures such as merging routines or co-parenting with an ex. He also guides people dealing with codependency, communication problems, fatherhood concerns, and isolation. He addresses process addictions and the emotional fallout that can follow stressful life stages and aging-related issues.
His practice notes that cost varies by location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients are asked to use the site button for online therapy options, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. He aims to help people identify practical next steps and manageable goals.
Wayland’s approach is pragmatic and steady. Sessions focus on clear steps, coping tools, and improving daily routines. He helps people weigh options and try changes without making large leaps.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Wayland uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical steps. One common approach involves identifying patterns that maintain stress or addictive behavior and testing small changes to interrupt those patterns. This helps with daily routines, cravings, and managing impulses. Another approach emphasizes skills for emotional regulation and coping - teaching straightforward tools people can use when anxiety, anger, or mood shifts occur.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped in the past. Together they decide which techniques to try and revise them based on what actually fits the person's life and household demands.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, save travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Many people find remote sessions help them stay consistent while managing blended household responsibilities and co-parenting logistics.
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Experience
38+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, bipolar disorder, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and grief, parenting concerns, ADHD, and blended family issues.
What is his general therapy style?
He treats clients as the expert on their own story, listens, asks focused questions, and suggests practical steps to try between sessions.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 38 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, and practices from Illinois.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button on the site, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.