Shelia Cisco

Shelia Cisco, LCPC, helps people navigate relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, and issues with self-esteem. She supports people facing depression, addictions, and career crossroads. Her work also addresses body image, communication problems, divorce and separation, and feelings of isolation or loneliness.

She prefers a straightforward, empathetic style in sessions. Conversations focus on what matters to the person and on concrete steps they can try between meetings. She uses approaches rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Existential Therapy to shape the work together.

In practice she emphasizes developing self-love, clearer communication, and stronger coping skills. She helps people process past hurts like abandonment, infidelity, or other relational wounds. She also supports those facing guilt, shame, or questions about gender and sexuality.

Sessions aim to help people find meaning and forward motion after losses or big life changes. Shelia brings 12 years of clinical experience to guiding those steps and to tailoring methods to each person’s needs. She holds an IL LCPC credential and sees clients based in Illinois.

People can expect a collaborative, patient approach that balances listening with practical strategies. Shelia encourages exploration of life purpose, forgiveness work, and caregiver stress management when these issues are relevant. Her goal is to help people build resilience and clearer direction.

How therapy approaches shape online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people clarify their values and take small actions that match those values. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and situations where feeling stuck is common. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. This approach can be useful for mood, worry, and problem-solving.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then recommend a mix of techniques. That decision is collaborative and can change as needs evolve during therapy.

For practical matters, confirm the therapist's current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed in the profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during breaks or from different places. It can also make it simpler to continue work when schedules shift or when someone needs shorter, more frequent touchpoints rather than longer, less frequent visits.