Shelley Hill, LCSW
Therapist in Illinois
Shelley Hill is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of experience helping people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, and stress related to life changes.
- License 149009006 · Illinois Expires November 2027
- NPI 1093078099 · national registry
- Experience and languages 25+ years in practice English
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About Shelley
Shelley Hill is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of experience helping people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, and stress related to life changes. She also supports those dealing with grief, addictions, self-esteem struggles, ADHD, and issues around eating, sleeping, and anger. Shelley practices in Illinois and offers care in English.
Shelley uses a mix of practical methods to help people feel better in daily life.
Background and approach
She listens first and matches the approach to each person. Sometimes that means talking through patterns and feelings. Other times it means using body-focused work or guided techniques to reach underlying reactions.
Her work is grounded in compassion and clear guidance. Shelley believes many reactions start below conscious thought, so sessions may blend thoughtful conversation with hands-on methods that address those deeper layers. She aims for change that lasts rather than quick fixes.
Sessions can be collaborative or more directive when someone wants specific tools. Shelley brings presence, respect, and a bit of well-placed humor to make hard work more tolerable. She helps people develop practical coping skills and clearer communication with others.
People who choose Shelley can expect steady support through transitions, grief, addiction recovery, and relationship challenges. She encourages small, manageable steps and helps clients notice real shifts over time. To begin, clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session.
Credentials
- LCSW (Illinois)
- License 149009006 · expires November 2027
- NPI
- 1093078099 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Shelley lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Shelley names
- Gottman Method
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the approaches Shelley names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
How Shelley blends approaches online
Gottman Method work focuses on improving communication and connection in relationships by teaching specific skills for managing conflict and increasing closeness. It can be useful for people wanting clearer dialogue, better trust, or help with intimacy issues.Mindfulness Therapy teaches practices that bring attention to the present moment and to bodily sensations. This approach helps reduce anxiety, manage stress, and improve emotional regulation through brief, practical exercises. Somatic Therapy pays attention to how stress shows up in the body and uses gentle body-focused techniques to release tension and address trauma responses.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Shelley will discuss goals and preferences and suggest which combination of methods could work best. That decision is collaborative and can shift as progress happens.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is helpful for longer sessions and interactive skill work. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief updates, coaching between sessions, or when writing feels more comfortable. These options offer flexibility to fit therapy into busy schedules and different life rhythms.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Shelley work with?
Shelley supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy and relationship issues, addictions, self-esteem, ADHD, and related concerns like sleeping, eating, and anger.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is compassionate and pragmatic. She blends listening with directive guidance and adapts methods to fit the client's needs and preferences.
What is her background and experience?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of clinical experience working with individuals and couples on a broad range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an IL LCSW and practices in Illinois.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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