
Shariece Hastings
Compassionate Illinois Clinical Counselor
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Compassionate Illinois Clinical Counselor
Start with Shariece HastingsLicensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime
Shariece Hastings is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois with 10 years of experience working as a psychotherapist and life strategist.
She supports clients facing a broad range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, parenting challenges, co-occurring disorders, stress, addictions, anger management, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching needs, and ADHD.
Her background includes work in schools, community settings, correctional facilities, and hospitals. She has served as a Children and Family Services Advocate and as a substance abuse counselor, assisting both children and adults through crises and immediate challenges.
Shariece’s counseling approach is empathetic and interactive, providing a genuine, nonjudgmental atmosphere. She emphasizes active listening and unconditional positive regard in each session. Clinically she blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused counseling, meeting clients where they are and helping them move toward their goals. Her guiding motto is: I’m here to HELP YOU HELP YOURSELF.
For many common concerns - such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life changes - online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.
One of the main benefits is flexibility. Clients can connect with therapists in the way that best fits their lives, choosing video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This variety makes it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing other commitments.
Therapists who provide online care are licensed professionals, and clients may switch providers at any time if they want a different therapeutic fit. For people managing everyday struggles or seeking support through transitions, online therapy can be a practical and effective option.