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About Shelia
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois with 12 years of experience, Shelia Cisco helps people address relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem, depression, addictions, and career questions. Shelia focuses on concrete problems such as communication breakdowns, infidelity, and separation, and on themes like body image, abandonment, and life purpose. Sessions are conversation-based and aimed at practical steps clients can try between meetings.
Shelia uses several evidence-informed approaches to guide her work. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take manageable actions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test different ways of responding. Client-Centered Therapy provides a steady, respectful setting for people to talk through hard topics.
When someone brings relationship strain, Shelia helps them map what matters most and practice clearer communication. For trauma and abuse she pays attention to immediate safety and coping, then to rebuilding a sense of agency. For intimacy and sexuality questions she creates direct, nonjudgmental conversation about boundaries and desires.
Shelia also supports people coping with caregiver stress, hospice and end-of-life concerns, gender dysphoria questions, and grief-related issues like guilt and shame. She will work with clients on career decisions and addictions by focusing on short, practical experiments that fit daily life.
Sessions are in English and provided to people located in Illinois. Interested individuals start by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session through the platform's online options.
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How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name their values and set small, doable actions that align with those values. It is useful for decisions about relationships, career direction, and building steadier routines. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thoughts and habits that keep problems going and testing new responses in everyday life. It is often used for depression, anxiety, and unhelpful self-judgment. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, attentive conversation where the person is heard and can sort through feelings and choices.Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That plan can shift over time as different issues come up or as practical needs change.
Confirm the exact session formats offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life and to try short check-ins or longer weekly meetings as needed. It can also allow practical adjustments such as keeping the camera off for lower bandwidth or using a phone for a brief check-in during a lunch break. Licensed professionals aim to match session length and structure to what will work in day-to-day life.
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Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
Focus areas include relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem, depression, addictions, and career questions. Additional topics include body image, infidelity, divorce and separation, and life purpose.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, conversation-based sessions that emphasize values, thought patterns, and clearer communication. Sessions include exercises and steps to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relational concerns. That experience informs her use of multiple therapeutic methods.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCPC, licensed in Illinois. Sessions are provided to people located in Illinois.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not accepted. Services are offered to people in Illinois only.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.