Where George stands
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Illinois / 149003680
- NPI
- 1699001412
- Experience
- 50 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- Illinois
About
- Relationship struggles
- Stress and anxiety
- Codependency focus
About George
George Becker is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Illinois with 50 years of experience. He speaks English and Spanish and has worked with people from many cultural and ethnic backgrounds. He has extensive experience in public schools and with Latino communities.
He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship struggles. He also addresses concerns related to addiction, trauma and abuse, intimacy, career strains, and bipolar mood issues. Codependency and family-of-origin problems are part of his focus when they affect a person's day-to-day life.
Sessions are conversational and practical. He adapts the dialog to each person's situation and uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide work on communication, boundaries, and coping skills. He will listen to what matters most and help people set manageable goals for change.
His background in schools means he is familiar with parenting pressures and caregiver stress. He also brings experience with blended families, aging and geriatric issues, and the stresses that come with divorce or separation. He aims to help people figure out clearer choices when relationships feel stuck.
George offers services in both English and Spanish to reflect his years serving Latino clients. He encourages people to describe their immediate concerns at the first visit so the early sessions can focus on practical steps toward better daily functioning.
How sessions work
How therapeutic methods translate to online work
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on concrete skills and clearer thinking. For example, cognitive approaches help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and try different responses in everyday situations. These techniques are useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.Another common approach emphasizes improving attachment and relationship patterns. This work looks at how early family experiences shape current reactions and helps people practice new ways of relating and setting boundaries. It can be helpful for intimacy struggles, codependency patterns, and family-of-origin concerns.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those aims. Adjustments are made as needed based on what is working in sessions and in daily life.
The original biography does not specify which session formats are offered online, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people continue work when they are living in different places, subject to licensing and scheduling details.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Experience
50+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, addiction, trauma, intimacy issues, career stress, and related areas such as codependency and attachment problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are conversational and goal oriented. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical discussion to improve communication, boundaries, and coping skills.
How much experience does he have?
He has 50 years of professional experience, including long work in public schools and with diverse communities.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm any scheduling or licensing details when you book.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.