Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
How Gloria works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Illinois
- Years in practice
- 28
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Gloria
Gloria Sanchez is a licensed clinical social worker with 28 years of experience in Illinois. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anger, anxiety, depression, or the effects of trauma. Gloria uses clear, direct conversation to help people take the first steps toward change.
She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through painful feelings and confusing thoughts. Sessions focus on practical skills, clearer communication, and building confidence.
Background and approach
Gloria listens first, then works with each person to set small, achievable goals. Her background includes many years supporting people through big life changes like divorce, relocation, and shifts in parenting roles. She also addresses relationship struggles, control issues, social anxiety, and the shame or isolation that often follows trauma.
Gloria draws on a range of tools to match the pace a person prefers. Therapy sessions often involve learning strategies to manage anger, reduce anxiety, and improve day-to-day coping. She helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try different approaches in real life.
Over time, this work aims to reduce reactivity and increase self-compassion. Gloria offers services in English and Spanish. She works with adults facing mood challenges, relationship strains, or the aftereffects of traumatic events.
Taking that first step is hard, and she supports clients through the process of scheduling and beginning therapy.
What Gloria works with
Everything Gloria lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Gloria's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Gloria lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Gloria’s approaches work online
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current reactions. Online sessions using this approach help people notice patterns in close relationships and practice new ways of connecting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, emphasizes recognizing unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. In video or phone meetings, CBT tools translate into concrete homework and brief skills practice between sessions. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, known as EMDR, is used to reduce the hold of painful memories; portions of this work can be adapted for remote sessions depending on client needs.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gloria will discuss these methods with each person and choose what fits the problem, goals, and comfort level. She treats this as a collaborative process and adjusts pacing so clients can try techniques without feeling overwhelmed.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows more face-to-face interaction and real-time practice of skills. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a person prefers no camera. Live chat and messaging are useful for quick check-ins, brief coping strategies, or keeping progress between longer sessions. These formats offer flexibility to fit therapy into a busy life.
Questions people ask about Gloria
What concerns does Gloria commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, bipolar symptoms, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and straightforward, with a focus on listening first and then teaching practical skills for managing emotions and improving relationships.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
Gloria has 28 years of professional experience working with clients on emotional and relationship challenges.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Illinois and provides services from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.