What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“Shelby is amazing! She is the first therapist I’ve seen and she made me feel super comfortable. She has an amazing memory and makes you feel like what you’re saying actually matters to her. She never made me feel judged about anything I’ve told her. I feel like I made a ton of progress and self-growth when seeing her. It feels like catching up with an old friend when talking to her. I am so sad she moved. Anyone who gets the pleasure of having her as their therapist is lucky, truly! ”
JWLess than 1 month ago
“Shelby Layne was my first ever therapist and she made therapy feel like such a safe space for me. Very welcoming and accepting from the jump. She replies
promptly and is very flexible when scheduling. ”
MGLess than 3 months ago
About Shelby Layne
Clientele seen
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Couples
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Shelby Layne
Ms. Shelby Layne is a skilled psychotherapist based in Chicago, IL. She practices at Leap Therapy Chicago, PLLC, and offers both in-office and virtual consultations.
Ms. Layne helps clients achieve healing, self-discovery, and emotional well-being. She uses an integrative, client-centered approach with evidence-based methods tailored to each individual's needs. Her warm and collaborative style empowers clients to build resilience, increase self-awareness, and develop effective coping strategies.
Ms. Layne holds a master's degree in counseling from Indiana University Bloomington. She stays current with emerging therapeutic modalities and best practices to ensure high-quality care.
What should a new client know about working with you?
It is an honor to sit alongside my clients in all stages of their healing. I often hear that counselors are altruistic for having this career, although I disagree. I gain so much by being a small part of my client’s process. I am deeply passionate about meeting my clients where they are and work to collaborate with them to create a warm, safe and nonjudgmental space to navigate discovering their unique needs or goals.
Specializing in complex trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns, I use a variety of methods to support clients in creating better relationships with themselves, their trauma, and their patterns.
I am certified in EMDR through EMDRIA. I have completed Gottman Level 1 for couples counseling. I also earned my 200-hour yoga teacher training in Sattva Hatha yoga, to offer a mind-body connection focus. I work to integrate the rich interpersonal dynamic in the room to support clients to acknowledge and transform self-defeating life patterns. By providing a chance to learn-by-doing in the safety of our therapeutic relationship, it offers reflection on the interpersonal experience that can help create a lasting and meaningful understanding that is transferable to other relationships.
Let’s take the leap and grow together.
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Shelby Layne, LCPC also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Indiana University Bloomington, MEd in Counseling
NPI number
1790369478
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Shelby is amazing! She is the first therapist I’ve seen and she made me feel super comfortable. She has an amazing memory and makes you feel like what you’re saying actually matters to her. She never made me feel judged about anything I’ve told her. I feel like I made a ton of progress and self-growth when seeing her. It feels like catching up with an old friend when talking to her. I am so sad she moved. Anyone who gets the pleasure of having her as their therapist is lucky, truly!
Less than 1 month agoJW
Shelby Layne was my first ever therapist and she made therapy feel like such a safe space for me. Very welcoming and accepting from the jump. She replies
promptly and is very flexible when scheduling.
Less than 3 months agoMG
Shelby helped me not only navigate challenges in my personal life, but help me better see the context of where those things came from. This really resounded with my strategy-focused brain and, suddenly, the way I was feeling and thinking made so much more sense. Over time, my work with her has helped me not only better know myself, but better understand the relationships (family, partner, friendships, and work) to help me better navigate them all.
Less than 3 months agoRL
Less than 3 months agoVT
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What practice does Shelby Layne work with?
Shelby Layne works with Leap Therapy Chicago, PLLC.
Where is Shelby Layne's office located?
Shelby Layne has 2 office locations in Chicago, view full addresses on Shelby Layne's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Shelby Layne?
Shelby Layne frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Shelby Layne on their profile.
What languages does Shelby Layne speak?
Shelby Layne speaks English.
How do patients rate Shelby Layne in reviews?
4 patients have reviewed Shelby Layne. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.