Shelley Hill
Compassionate, experienced Illinois therapist
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About
Shelley Hill is a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois who has practiced as an individual and couples therapist for 25 years. Her long career brings depth and practical knowledge to work with people facing depression, anxiety, difficult life transitions, challenges with self-worth, addictions, and other concerns that disrupt daily life.
She offers both a safe space for processing emotions and more directive guidance when that is helpful, meeting people where they are in their journey. Shelley believes that thoughts and feelings often arise from below the level of conscious awareness, and that while intellectual understanding is useful, it is not always sufficient to produce lasting change.
Her approach combines several therapeutic modalities to support natural, enduring shifts. She aims to bring compassion, presence, and respect to each session, along with a readiness to fully understand a person’s experience and the occasional well-placed touch of humor.
Shelley values the initiative it takes to seek change and the active engagement required to build a healthier, more satisfying life. She looks forward to beginning that work with new clients.
- Location:
- Illinois, United States
- Years Experience:
- 25
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Depression, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Addictions, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Anger, Attachment issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic illness, Chronic pain, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Compassion fatigue, Control issues, Coping with life changes, Disability, Dissociation, Divorce, Domestic violence, Eating, Family, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intimacy-related issues, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, LGBT, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy, Relationship, Relationship, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self esteem, Self-love, Separation, Sexual trauma, Sexuality, Sleeping, Smoking, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Trichotillomania, Vaping, Veterans, Women’s issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Gottman Method, Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: IL LCSW 149009006
- NPI Number: 1093078099
- License: LCSW (Illinois) #149009006 exp 2025-11-30
Is Online Therapy the Right Choice for Your Mental Health Journey?
Many people wonder whether connecting with a therapist online can truly help. For a range of common concerns - such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life changes - online therapy has been found to be as effective as traditional in-person sessions for most people.
One of the main benefits is flexibility. Clients can meet with their therapist in whatever format feels most comfortable - video sessions, phone calls, live chat, or in-app messaging - which can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.
Licensed professionals provide these services, and clients have the option to switch therapists at any time if they seek a different fit. Online therapy can be a practical, accessible way to pursue support while maintaining the same standards of professional care.
How much experience does Shelley Hill have?
Shelley Hill has 25 years of experience providing therapy services.
Is Shelley Hill a licensed therapist?
Yes. Shelley Hill is a licensed therapist in Illinois with the credential 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 Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.
How much does therapy with Shelley Hill cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as 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 straightforward. Click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with the therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.