Shelia Cisco is a licensed clinician practicing in Illinois who helps people face relationship struggles, depression, trauma and intimacy-related concerns.
01About Shelia
Shelia Cisco is a licensed clinician practicing in Illinois who helps people face relationship struggles, depression, trauma and intimacy-related concerns. She supports work on self-esteem, addictions, career questions and related stresses. She works with people who are dealing with abandonment, body image, guilt, or isolation and who want clearer direction and more self-compassion.
Her style is warm and straightforward. Sessions focus on practical steps and honest conversation. She uses listening, reflection, and goal-focused tools so clients can try things between sessions and notice what changes.
Background and approach
Shelia draws from several approaches to tailor work to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps by identifying thoughts and habits that keep problems going. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people name values and take committed steps even when emotions are hard.
She also uses client-centered methods that prioritize the client's pace and perspective. Existential ideas are woven in when clients want to talk about meaning, purpose, or big life decisions. The mix aims to be useful rather than theoretical.
With 12 years of experience and an IL LCPC credential, she brings both clinical experience and real-world common sense. People who prefer clear communication and practical tools may find this approach helpful. If you want calm, steady guidance while you sort out next steps, she offers that steady support.
02Credentials
- LCPC (Illinois)
- License 180.017063 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1518411131 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Shelia lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Career difficulties
- Abandonment
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
Methods Shelia names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
These are the methods Shelia names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and still move toward what matters to them. It can help when someone struggles with shame, avoidance, or uncertainty about life purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for depression, anxiety, and self-esteem work.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. Together they’ll try tools and adjust the plan based on what fits the person’s needs and pace.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and deeper conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or energy is limited. Live chat and text messaging allow shorter check-ins, on-the-go reflection, and written records of ideas to review later. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy schedules while keeping the focus on steady progress.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does she address?
Shelia supports people with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, and career concerns. She also addresses related topics like body image, guilt, forgiveness, and life purpose.
What is her general therapy style?
Her sessions are warm and straightforward, with an emphasis on listening and practical steps. She blends conversations about meaning with concrete exercises clients can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working with people through transitions and emotional challenges. That experience informs a practical, outcome-focused approach.
What credentials and location are on record?
She is listed with the credential IL LCPC and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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