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Shirley Weir, LMFT

Shirley Weir, LMFT

Psychotherapist
IL
Shirley is a bilingual clinician with over 10 years of clinical experience. Shirley focuses her work with adolescents and young adults in a virtual therapy setting. Most of Shirley’s experience is with children and adolescents, but she has previously worked with clients throughout the lifespan in community mental health facilities. Throughout her career, Shirley has supported clients and their families through a variety of challenges. Shirley has clinical experience in the areas of depression, anxiety, trauma, crisis, panic disorders, psychosis, self-injury, suicidal ideation, anger management, behavioral problems, problems in school, self-esteem, stress management, communication issues, social skills, and emotional dysregulation. Shirley utilizes an integrative and trauma-informed approach with her clients and focuses on client strengths and resilience to help them produce change and growth. She is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and implements evidence-based interventions in her treatment with clients. Shirley engages her clients with warmth, compassion, and sensitivity. Her relational style helps clients receive the support and guidance needed to heal while feeling in control of their own treatment. Shirley encourages active participation of a client’s family and support system for clients to make long-term positive changes and transfer their growth outside of the therapeutic setting. Shirley is grateful for the opportunity to build therapeutic relationships with her clients, hear their stories, and work alongside her clients to help them realize their value and accomplish their goals in therapy. She recognizes that therapy can be hard work and is inspired by the strength and courage it takes for clients to seek help and take steps toward their healing. Shirley is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in the state of Illinois. She obtained a Bachelor degree in Psychology and a Master of Arts degree in Christian Counseling.
Highly recommended
100% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
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Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Shirley Weir

Focus areas

Adolescent / Teen Issues
Couples Therapy
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Adult Psychotherapy
Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy
Women's Mental Health Issues
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
LGBTQ+ Counseling

Clientele seen

Children (<13)
Individuals
Teenagers (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Trauma Focused
Integrative
Intervention

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Shirley Weir

Shirley is a bilingual clinician with over 10 years of clinical experience. Shirley focuses her work with adolescents and young adults in a virtual therapy setting. Most of Shirley’s experience is with children and adolescents, but she has previously worked with clients throughout the lifespan in community mental health facilities. Throughout her career, Shirley has supported clients and their families through a variety of challenges. Shirley has clinical experience in the areas of depression, anxiety, trauma, crisis, panic disorders, psychosis, self-injury, suicidal ideation, anger management, behavioral problems, problems in school, self-esteem, stress management, communication issues, social skills, and emotional dysregulation. Shirley utilizes an integrative and trauma-informed approach with her clients and focuses on client strengths and resilience to help them produce change and growth. She is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and implements evidence-based interventions in her treatment with clients. Shirley engages her clients with warmth, compassion, and sensitivity. Her relational style helps clients receive the support and guidance needed to heal while feeling in control of their own treatment. Shirley encourages active participation of a client’s family and support system for clients to make long-term positive changes and transfer their growth outside of the therapeutic setting. Shirley is grateful for the opportunity to build therapeutic relationships with her clients, hear their stories, and work alongside her clients to help them realize their value and accomplish their goals in therapy. She recognizes that therapy can be hard work and is inspired by the strength and courage it takes for clients to seek help and take steps toward their healing. Shirley is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in the state of Illinois. She obtained a Bachelor degree in Psychology and a Master of Arts degree in Christian Counseling.

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $195 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $195 for 60 minutes

    Popular visit reasons

    Hoarding Disorder
    New Patient Visit
    Pain Management Consultation
    Pre-Move In Couples Counseling
    Psychosexual Evaluation
    Psychotherapy
    Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
    Sleep Problems
    Hoarding Disorder
    New Patient Visit
    Pain Management Consultation
    Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

    Education and background

    Practice names

    Education and training

    • Oral Roberts University, Master's in Christian Counseling
    • Oral Roberts University (Bachelor's)

    NPI number

    1922304831

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    Overall rating
    5.00
    Wait time
    5.00
    Bedside manner
    5.00
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    What are common reasons for patients to see Shirley Weir?

    Shirley Weir frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Shirley Weir on their profile.

    What languages does Shirley Weir speak?

    Shirley Weir speaks English and Spanish.

    How do patients rate Shirley Weir in reviews?

    4 patients have reviewed Shirley Weir. 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.

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