I am licensed in Illinois with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Anger management, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Multicultural concerns
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
IL LCPC 180.012070
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Shobana is amazing she really listens and knows what to say to help you through the hard time I highly recommend her!
Written on Jun 11, 2024 after therapy with Shobana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Shobana is awesome, she is very insightful and patient. She has a calming demeanor. She is also really willing to communicate through the messaging system and encourages it so it feels like there is more support if I need it. Overall I really highly recommend her and she's been a great help.
Written on Apr 16, 2024 after therapy with Shobana for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes