Meet Ty Nettles, LSW

Ty Nettles
Naperville Virtual

Ty Nettles is a Licensed Social Worker who earned her graduate degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago and her undergraduate degree from DePaul University. She is a warm, empathetic, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive therapist whose passion is to support people from all walks of life. Ty’s ultimate focus in her therapeutic practice is to help clients attain their wellness goals while empowering them to be their own guiding light.

Ty is committed to providing a person-centered and strengths-based approach, incorporating elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based strategies. Ty specializes in working with teens and adults as they navigate personal challenges related to anxiety and depression. Ty is dedicated to being a kind and attentive therapist who partners with clients to reach their goals.

Outside of the office, Ty enjoys mindfully quiet moments, exploring new places, spontaneous dance parties, and playing fun games with her family.

I appreciate working with my therapist and the care she takes in my treatment.

— LOA Patient

Education:

University of Illinois at Chicago

Master of Social Work

DePaul University

Bachelor of Science in Marketing

Clinical Interests:

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Adolescent AnxietyDepressionDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)LGBTQIA+ CommunityMindfulnessMulticultural CounselingParenting Support & CoachingSpiritualityWomen's Health

If you are looking for therapy, medication or combined mental health treatment, learn more about how Light On Anxiety can create a custom individual treatment plan to fit your goals.

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