- Anger management
- Relationship work
- Mindfulness practice
About Shelley
Shelley Hill is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with 25 years of practice. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, grief, anger, sleep and eating difficulties, ADHD, and related life changes.
Shelley blends direct guidance with space for processing feelings. She believes many thoughts and reactions arise below conscious awareness, so sessions balance learning with approaches that affect deeper patterns. Clients can expect both practical steps and opportunities to notice what shows up in the body and mind.
Her work uses a mix of methods to help changes stick. That may include solution-focused conversations to set short-term goals, mindfulness practices to build awareness, somatic techniques to notice bodily responses, hypnotherapy to access deeper states, and relationship work informed by the Gottman Method. Shelley explains these options plainly and discusses which to try first.
She aims to be present, respectful, and occasionally use humor while helping people identify unhelpful patterns. Sessions can shift between talking things through, trying concrete exercises, and practicing skills to handle heated moments and ongoing frustration.
Shelley acknowledges the effort it takes to make changes and treats that effort as part of the work. She asks about goals, suggests steps that fit daily life, and revisits progress over time. To begin, prospective clients follow the practice's intake steps to schedule an initial session and outline priorities.
How her approaches translate to online work
Gottman Method work focuses on communication patterns and practical exercises for partners, helping people notice interaction cycles and try new ways of talking and listening. Mindfulness Therapy teaches short practices to notice thoughts and bodily signals, which can reduce reactivity and help manage anger triggers. Somatic Therapy pays attention to bodily sensations and simple regulation techniques to calm an active nervous system during or after heated moments.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Shelley discusses goals, past efforts, and what feels workable, then proposes methods to try. Sessions may shift over time as needs change, with regular check-ins to see what is helping and what should be adapted.
The exact session options should be confirmed before booking. The practice requests that prospective clients follow the intake flow to schedule a first meeting. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and let people use audio-only or video depending on what suits them. Discussing preferences at the start helps shape how remote work will fit into daily life.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger or related concerns does she address?
She works with adults on anger, resentment, frustration at work, and reactions with close others, alongside related issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship strain.
What is her general therapy style?
She balances directive guidance with time for processing feelings, using both conversation and practical exercises to change patterns that lie below conscious awareness.
How much experience does she have with these issues?
She brings 25 years of clinical practice helping people with depression, anxiety, addictions, grief, anger, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Illinois and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; cost varies with location.
How do I get started with her practice?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.