Shariece Hastings , LCPC

Shariece Hastings is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois with 10 years of experience as a psychotherapist and life strategist. She works with people facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, substance use issues, parenting challenges, co-occurring disorders, and other mental health needs. Her background includes direct work in schools, community settings, correctional facilities, and hospitals, giving her experience responding to crises across diverse environments.

In roles as a Children and Family Services Advocate and as a Substance Abuse Counselor, Hastings has supported both children and adults through difficult transitions and acute challenges. Her clinical work often addresses family and relationship dynamics, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes, with additional focus on drug and alcohol addiction.

Hastings brings an empathetic, interactive counseling style to each session. She creates a judgment-free atmosphere grounded in active listening and unconditional positive regard, and she tailors interventions to meet clients where they are. Her approach draws on client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, and solution-focused strategies to help clients identify goals and practical steps forward. Her stated motto is "I’m here to HELP YOU HELP YOURSELF," and she frames therapy as a collaborative process aimed at meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care and Support

Shariece Hastings frequently uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and it supports choosing actions that reflect personal values; it is often applied to anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where the client’s perspective leads the pace of work - this approach is helpful for building self-esteem, improving relationships, and exploring personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT teaches practical skills to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can assist with anxiety, depression, and coping with everyday challenges.

Hastings treats the choice of approach as a collaborative decision. She works with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and then tailors methods to fit each person’s situation rather than prescribing a single path from the outset.

Online therapy with Hastings is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it possible for clients to engage in regular sessions, access support between appointments, and maintain continuity of care with licensed professionals without traveling to an office.