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Shelley Pier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4 Endorsed
Dekalb, IL 60115
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Healing from trauma and grief is not just about surviving the experience, it is also about learning to LIVE again. I enjoy being part of this process and empowering people to grow, change, heal, and thrive! I am passionate about my work and I love helping people reconnect with themselves. I believe it is important to get to the root of the problem, not just manage symptoms. One of the gifts I bring to you is listening deeply and helping you feel understood as we collaborate on implementing practical solutions.
My specialty is helping people heal from trauma and grief. I have extensive experience working with sexual assault and sexual abuse survivors. I enjoy using different modalities such as EMDR, IFS, Art Therapy, Mindfulness and Spirituality in addition to talk therapy.
I am certified in EMDR and I am a member of the LGBT+ community, so clients from that community can feel safe discussing issues pertaining to sexuality. I love helping clients grow in their Pagan spirituality and I am trained in reiki. Website coming soon!
Call or Email Shelley Pier now for a free 15 minute consultation - (847) 629-0840
Let's Connect (847) 629-0840
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Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- BlueChoice
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (847) 629-0840
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Shelley Pier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 149.014386 Shelley Pier
- In Practice for 16 Years
- Membership with EMDRIA 2022
- Certificate from Delta Society Pet Partners Handler #0450680665 / 2012
- Attended University of Tennessee College of Social Work, Masters of Social Work, Graduated 2006
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Sexual Abuse
- Grief
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Pagan Spirituality
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Transgender
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
4 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- EMDR
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (847) 629-0840
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Shelley Pier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW