Shelia Cisco, LCPC

Illinois · 12 years in practice

Shelia Cisco, LCPC, helps people facing relationship strain, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, and career crossroads.

License and registration

LCPC, Illinois: 180.017063 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1518411131 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 12
Languages: English

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About Shelia

Shelia Cisco, LCPC, helps people facing relationship strain, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, and career crossroads. She works with issues such as abandonment, body image, communication problems, and isolation. Her style aims to make hard conversations feel clearer and more manageable.

She uses a few different approaches to match what each person needs. Sessions are conversational and straightforward. Clients can expect practical ways to notice patterns and try small changes between meetings.

Background and approach

Shelia draws on existential ideas to look at meaning, choice, and responsibility in life. That perspective helps when people feel stuck, lost, or unsure about who they want to be. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and take action toward what matters.

Client-Centered Therapy shapes her listening style so people feel heard and respected. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used when unhelpful thoughts and behaviors need to be identified and adjusted. Together these methods aim to reduce overwhelm and build skills for daily life.

Shelia has 12 years of counseling experience and holds an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor credential, LCPC. She practices in Illinois and works in English. She focuses on supporting adults through breakup and divorce, caregiving stress, hospice and end-of-life concerns, gender dysphoria questions, and other personal challenges.

Her approach keeps goals practical. She helps people set small, realistic steps and checks progress along the way. The work is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Shelia names

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Online support

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Existential Therapy looks at meaning, choice, and how personal values shape decisions. In online sessions this helps people clarify what matters when they feel stuck or unsure about identity and purpose.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them, and then taking actions that match your values. It can be useful for depression, anxiety, addiction concerns, and people wanting a clearer sense of direction.

Shelia approaches the selection of methods collaboratively. She listens to each person's goals and preferences and then suggests approaches to try together. Finding the right fit is an ongoing part of the work rather than a one-time decision.

Online formats offered include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions are good for a face-to-face feel, phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be convenient for shorter check-ins, and messaging lets people reflect in writing between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue progress when in-person visits aren’t possible.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Shelia help with?

Shelia supports people with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy worries, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, and career concerns. She also focuses on topics like abandonment, body image, and communication problems.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is warm and straightforward with an emphasis on listening and collaboration. Sessions mix reflective conversation with practical steps to try between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Shelia brings 12 years of experience in counseling adults through life transitions and emotional challenges. That background informs her blend of approaches and practical guidance.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She holds an Illinois LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and she practices in Illinois.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted. She works with clients located in Illinois.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Different formats let people choose what fits their schedule and needs.

How much does therapy cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Pricing details are provided during the sign-up process.

How do I begin working with her?

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