- Compassionate listening
- Goal focused work
- Practical coping skills
About Shea
She uses straightforward conversation and active listening to sort out what matters most. Sessions emphasize clear goals and small, manageable steps. Shea values respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every interaction.
Her approach draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to help people increase coping skills and make changes that matter. That can look like learning ways to manage intense emotions, grounding attention in the present moment, or exploring motivation for behavior change.
Shea also works with concerns ranging from parenting and adoption-related issues to workplace stress and caregiver fatigue. She supports people dealing with addictions, eating concerns, anger, intimacy issues, and life transitions. Her experience includes work related to veterans and hospice care.
Beginning therapy with Shea starts by choosing the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. From there, scheduling is arranged according to the therapist's availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Approaches that shape online care
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, focuses on building skills to manage intense emotions and improve relationships. It often includes practical tools for distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and clearer communication.Mindfulness Therapy teaches ways to bring attention to the present moment. People use simple exercises to reduce overwhelm, notice patterns, and respond more calmly to stressors.
Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people find their own reasons to change. It can be useful for issues like substance use, lifestyle shifts, or starting new habits.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Shea will collaborate with each person to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps most. That process is paced to your needs and preferences.
The practical upside of online therapy is making sessions fit daily life more easily. Confirm current session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can reduce travel time, make it simpler to fit therapy into a workday, or allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Therapists and licensed professionals can adapt DBT skills, mindfulness practices, and motivational conversations to work well in remote sessions.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can Shea help with?
Shea works with a wide range of issues including relationships, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, stress, anxiety, addictions, and self-esteem concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Shea uses direct conversation and active listening. She tailors dialog and plans to your needs and focuses on clear goals and manageable steps.
What is Shea's professional background?
She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and has five years of professional work experience supporting people with a variety of life challenges.
Where is Shea licensed and practicing?
She is licensed in Illinois as an LCSW and lists Illinois as her practice location.
Are sessions offered in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does Shea offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to make sure they fit your needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; exact cost varies with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin working with Shea?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.
