Profile / United States
Shelia Cisco, LCPC
Illinois
Licensed counselor - relationships and trauma
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT methods
- Focus on communication
- Work on self esteem
About Shelia
Shelia Cisco is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois with 12 years of experience. She helps people facing relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, and career challenges. Shelia also focuses on issues like abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce, forgiveness, gender dysphoria, guilt and shame, hospice and end-of-life counseling, infidelity, isolation, life purpose, self-love, sexuality, and women's issues.
She uses a direct, practical style in sessions. Conversations aim to identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns. Then she works with clients to try different ways of responding. Clients can expect clear steps and short-term tools to practice between meetings.
Shelia draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Existential Therapy. These approaches shape how she structures sessions, sets goals, and explores values and meaning. She frames work in terms of behaviors and thinking patterns rather than labels.
Her background includes a dozen years of clinical practice in Illinois as an LCPC. That experience includes supporting people through major life changes such as divorce, caregiving transitions, and grief at end of life. Shelia also assists clients managing mood issues and relationship setbacks.
Sessions are conducted in English and are guided by the client’s goals. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats and scheduling details before booking.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is about identifying personal values and taking steps that match those values. It helps with motivation, meaning, and coping when life feels stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing practical behavior changes. It is often used for mood, anxiety, and relationship patterns.Choosing the right approach is part of work together. Shelia will discuss goals and preferences and then recommend methods to try. Clients and therapist make adjustments over time based on what proves useful.
Confirm the specific online session options before booking because the biography does not list formats. Once formats are confirmed, online work can fit into everyday life by removing travel time and allowing sessions during breaks or from a quieter spot. Some formats require less bandwidth or a shorter check-in, which can make scheduling easier. The therapist and client will agree on practical details like length and cadence of sessions so therapeutic work fits with daily responsibilities.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she most often address?
She addresses relationship problems, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem, depression, addictions, and career issues. She also works on related topics such as divorce, body image, and caregiver stress.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to test new responses. Sessions often include concrete exercises and skills to practice between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working with adults on life transitions and emotional challenges. That work includes support for grief, relationship changes, and mood concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) licensed in Illinois and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm the current session formats before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. The therapist can clarify available meeting types during the intake process.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up or matching steps.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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