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Shelley Hill

LCSW

Shelley Hill , LCSW

Therapist in Illinois

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About Shelley

Shelley Hill is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with 25 years of experience in individual and couples therapy. She brings a wide-ranging background in treating depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and issues related to self-esteem, intimacy, eating and sleeping, anger, ADHD, and life transitions. Her practice also attends to caring for those facing chronic illness, caregiver stress, attachment and abandonment concerns, and other complex co-occurring challenges.

Hill combines compassionate presence with practical skill, offering both supportive space for emotional processing and directive guidance when clients are seeking concrete tools. She views thoughts and feelings as often emerging from layers below conscious awareness, and uses a mix of therapeutic modalities to encourage durable change rather than quick fixes. Intellectual insight is acknowledged as part of the process, while experiential and body-centered techniques are used to help shifts take hold.

Known for respectful curiosity and a warm manner that may include well-placed humor, she aims to meet people where they are and tailor interventions to their needs. Hill values the initiative it takes to pursue greater wellbeing and approaches each person with dignity, attention, and a focus on practical, lasting progress.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Options

The Gottman Method focuses on improving communication and emotional connection in couples by teaching practical skills for handling conflict and deepening intimacy; it is often used for relationship repair and strengthening partnership patterns. Hypnotherapy involves guided relaxation and focused attention to access subconscious patterns that contribute to habits, anxiety, or self-limiting beliefs, and can complement other work aimed at shifting automatic responses. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of experience, which can reduce rumination, support emotion regulation, and assist with stress, anxiety, and trauma recovery.



Finding the right approach is a collaborative process - Shelley Hill helps clients explore which methods match their goals, preferences, and comfort level. Together they identify priorities, try techniques, and adjust the plan so therapy feels aligned with each person's needs and pace.



Online therapy with Shelby Hill can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to access consistent care from home or work, support continuity during life transitions, and allow therapists and clients to focus on practical, effective work without requiring in-person visits.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Shelley Hill have?

Shelley Hill has 25 years of experience providing individual and couples therapy.

Is Shelley Hill a licensed therapist?

Yes. Shelley Hill is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). License details: 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 video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Shelley Hill work with international clients?

Shelley Hill does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Shelley Hill cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your 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 quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Gottman MethodHypnotherapyMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English

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