- Stress relief techniques
- Grief and loss work
- Practical coping steps
About Lily
Lily Shinn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with 25 years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and the changes life brings. She also supports people facing relationship strain, anger, depression, and ADHD-related challenges.
She keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Conversations focus on the immediate problems a person is facing. Lily encourages clear talk about feelings and actions, and she works with clients to identify small, manageable steps they can try between sessions.
Her approach centers on building trust through direct conversation and steady follow-through. She likes to break larger problems into concrete tasks, such as changing daily routines, trying new ways to respond in heated moments, or practicing brief coping skills for anxiety. Progress is measured in specific shifts in behavior and how clients report handling tough moments.
Lily has long experience supporting people through loss, life transitions, caregiving stress, and chronic health challenges. She also addresses issues such as intimacy concerns, family of origin patterns, forgiveness, and end-of-life matters. Her work includes attention to career strain and the effects of long-term stress on motivation.
People who reach out to Lily typically want practical strategies and clear next steps. She invites honest talk about what works and what doesn’t, and she adjusts plans as needs change. To begin, readers are encouraged to follow the platform’s process to match and schedule a first session.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Two common evidence-based approaches she uses are practical skills training and grief-focused conversation. Practical skills training teaches short routines and coping moves to reduce stress and manage anger in the moment; it helps with workplace frustration and everyday outbursts. Grief-focused conversation makes space to name losses and take actionable steps to manage emotions and daily responsibilities after a loss.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lily collaborates with clients to choose which techniques to try first and adjusts them based on what fits a person’s goals and day-to-day life. This is a joint process where the client’s priorities guide each choice.
Confirm current session formats before booking, since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or medical appointments. They can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let someone participate without arranging extra time away from daily responsibilities. If a quieter setting, fewer technical demands, or a brief phone check-in would help, mention that when matching so the therapist can plan accordingly.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, life changes, relationship strain, anger, depression, and ADHD-related challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses plain, practical talk and focuses on clear steps clients can try outside sessions. Conversations aim to turn problems into manageable actions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns including grief, caregiving stress, and chronic illness.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Select the "See online therapy options" button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.