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Shelley Hill, LCSW

Experienced Illinois LCSW for individuals and couples
  • 25 years experience
  • Individual and couples therapy
  • Compassionate practical guidance

About Shelley Hill

Shelley Hill is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with 25 years of experience working with individuals and couples. She has extensive experience addressing depression, anxiety, life transitions, self-worth concerns, addictions, and other issues that can disrupt daily functioning. Shelley offers both a supportive setting for processing emotions and a more directive style when focused guidance is preferred.

Shelley approaches emotional difficulty with the view that thoughts and feelings often originate below conscious awareness rather than being caused directly by the person. While intellectual insight is a useful part of the work, she emphasizes methods that promote natural, lasting change by drawing on multiple therapeutic approaches. In sessions she brings presence, compassion, respect, and an element of well-placed humor to help facilitate healthy shifts.

Shelley values the effort it takes to pursue greater wellbeing and recognizes the initiative required to make change. She looks forward to helping people take practical steps toward a happier, healthier life.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesDepression

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Gottman Method Hypnotherapy Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Shelley Hill have?

Shelley Hill has 25 years of clinical experience as an individual and couples therapist.

Is Shelley Hill a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license details are IL LCSW 149009006.

In which languages does Shelley Hill provide therapy?

Shelley Hill provides therapy in English.

Where is Shelley Hill located?

Shelley Hill is located in Illinois.

How can I work with Shelley Hill as my therapist?

You can work with Shelley Hill through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Shelley Hill work with international clients?

Shelley Hill does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Shelley Hill cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people ask whether online therapy can truly help. For a range of common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and major life transitions - online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.

One major benefit is flexibility - clients can connect in the way that feels most comfortable, whether through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility can make it easier to integrate therapy into a busy schedule and to maintain continuity of care.

Licensed professionals offer these remote options, and if someone does not feel like the right match they can switch therapists at any time. For many people, online therapy provides a practical, accessible route to working with a therapist while managing day-to-day life.

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