Shelley McLaughlin, LCSW, IL | Psychotherapist

About Shelley McLaughlin

Focus areas

Anger Management

Cultural Diversity Issues

Parenting Counseling

Behavioral Problems

Impulse Control Disorder (ICD)

Self Esteem Issues

Bipolar Disorder

Life Coaching

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Couples

Young adults (18-24)

Families

Treatment approaches

Coaching

Dialectical (DBT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Emotionally Focused

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Family Systems

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Shelley McLaughlin

Hi there, I'm Shelley! My name is Shelley McLaughlin, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I earned both my Bachelor's and Master’s degrees in Social Work from Chicago State University. I have been a therapist for over 15 years, working with clients of all ages, sexes, and races. Many of my clients have suffered trauma, abuse, and loss, leading to long-term depression and anxiety. My approach I want to assist my clients in becoming more intentional in making choices about their lives. Becoming intentional can help maintain a positive mindset, reach goals, experience more clarity, and become more present. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients attain a more positive mindset, combined with Dialectical Behavior Therapy, which supports mindfulness, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance. My focus I have worked with clients from diverse backgrounds and always emphasize that they are in the driver’s seat of their lives. I am here to assist them in finding the direction they want to go. I want to help them establish mindfulness, routines, purpose, and goals that increase a positive outlook in their lives. My communication style My first session focuses on engaging clients and making them feel comfortable. I want them to feel that I am the person they are looking for and want to continue services with. I believe this connection is established in the first session. My journey to mental healthcare I started my journey in child welfare, where I witnessed many children and families separated due to abuse and neglect, and the trauma children experienced from loss and separation. Many families struggled with drugs, alcohol, mental illness, and unaddressed trauma, which often led to the destruction of the family unit. My goals for you I let my clients lead the discussion on what they want to prioritize. I remind them that the journey we are taking together is the driving force behind the direction we will follow.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Low Self Esteem

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Low Self Esteem

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Illinois

Education and training

Chicago State University, Master's in Social Work
Chicago State University (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1891411401

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What practice does Shelley McLaughlin work with?

Shelley McLaughlin works with Rula Health - Illinois.

What are common reasons for patients to see Shelley McLaughlin?

Shelley McLaughlin frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Shelley McLaughlin on their profile.