Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Shelley Hill, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - relationship and trauma support
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149009006
- NPI
- 1093078099
- Experience
- 25 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Shelley supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Mindfulness and somatic
About Shelley
Shelley Hill is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with 25 years of practice. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy challenges, depression, addictions, relationship concerns, self-esteem struggles, ADHD, sleep and eating issues, anger, and life changes.
Shelley uses straightforward, practical work in sessions. She listens for what people say and for what lies beneath conscious thought. She combines conversation with techniques that aim to shift patterns that keep problems repeating.
Her approach draws on a mix of methods to match the situation. That can include mindfulness-based exercises to calm the body and mind. It can also involve somatic work that links physical sensations to emotions. Shelley uses solution-focused techniques for clearer next steps when people want direct, goal-oriented help.
She has long experience with relationship and intimacy issues and also brings that background to matters like codependency, communication problems, and commitment concerns. Shelley helps people who are coping with chronic illness, caregiver stress, aging concerns, cancer, or grief by addressing both practical strains and emotional responses.
Sessions are described as a balance of listening and guidance. Shelley aims to help people understand what’s driving their feelings and to try approaches that produce steady change. Her style includes practical exercises, reflection, and occasionally humor to make difficult conversations easier to bear.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and remote work
Shelley draws on the Gottman Method to address relationship patterns and improve communication. That approach looks at interaction cycles between partners and teaches specific skills for conflict management and connection. She also uses mindfulness therapy to help calm racing thoughts and build present-moment awareness. Mindfulness practices are useful for anxiety, stress, and repeated negative thinking. Somatic therapy is another part of her work and focuses on the connection between bodily sensations and emotions; it can help when trauma or stress shows up physically. Choosing the right approach is part of the early work. Shelley collaborates with each person to identify which methods feel most helpful for their goals and preferences. She will suggest options and adjust the plan as sessions progress so the work remains practical and relevant. Confirm the session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work, caregiving, or medical needs. They also allow shorter check-ins, meetings without travel time, or the option to avoid being on camera when that helps someone focus on what they want to address.CAreas of focus
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Shelley works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, depression, addictions, relationship problems, self-esteem difficulties, ADHD, sleep and eating issues, anger, and life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines attentive listening with directive techniques when useful, blending mindfulness, somatic work, solution-focused steps, and hypnotherapy elements to shift patterns beneath conscious awareness.
How much experience does she have?
Shelley has 25 years of clinical practice working with individuals and couples on a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to people within the therapist's permitted practice area.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Shelley?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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