- ACT and CBT methods
- Motivational interviewing
- Mindfulness practice
About Shariece
Shariece Hastings is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois with ten years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, parenting strain, anger, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem struggles, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and life changes. She also focuses on drug and alcohol addiction and combines therapy with practical coaching when helpful.
Hastings has worked in schools, community settings, hospitals, and correctional facilities. That variety has shaped how she responds to crisis and to ongoing struggles. She uses straightforward listening, direct feedback, and goal-focused work rather than long theoretical explanations.
Her approach blends acceptance and commitment ideas, client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing. Sessions often include noticing unhelpful patterns, trying small behavior changes, and building short-term plans people can test between meetings.
In sessions she emphasizes active listening and unconditional positive regard. Conversations tend to be practical and interactive. Clients are invited to set clear goals and try simple steps to reduce anger, manage cravings, or handle work and family stress.
For someone worried about losing their temper, her style focuses on identifying triggers, practicing grounding and breathing techniques, and rehearsing new responses. For people managing substance concerns, she pairs motivational interviewing with action steps to reduce use and improve daily routines. She encourages steady progress over time and checks in on what is and isn’t working.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting pushed around by them. It supports values-based action so someone can respond differently when anger or cravings arise. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical steps to change unhelpful patterns, which can lower reactivity and improve coping.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to test methods and adapt them based on goals and what fits day-to-day life. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and shifting focus if needed.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the profile does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people practice skills in the settings where problems occur, like at work or at home, and then bring observations back to the therapist for revision and planning.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, parenting strain, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and life changes. Drug and alcohol addiction are listed as an additional focus area.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is interactive and practical, using active listening and direct feedback. Sessions focus on goals, small behavior changes, and real-world skills rather than long theory discussions.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working as a psychotherapist and life strategist across schools, community settings, hospitals, and correctional facilities.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LCPC credential and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing details are provided during the sign-up process.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.