- Years in practice
- 25
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Illinois
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Grief
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Lily
Lily Shinn is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience based in Illinois. She focuses on helping people who are overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Her approach centers on listening closely and offering steady, practical support as people take the first steps toward change.
In sessions she aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about what matters most to them.
Background and approach
Conversations move at the client’s pace and stay focused on concrete coping strategies. She encourages small, manageable steps that can reduce daily strain and build confidence. Her work covers a wide range of concerns including compassion fatigue, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger, career questions, depression, and ADHD.
She also supports people dealing with aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, cancer-related challenges, and end-of-life concerns. Lily draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to tailor the process to each person’s needs. She helps clients find tools that fit their lifestyle, whether that means short-term problem solving or longer-term work on patterns and relationships.
People who prefer straightforward, steady guidance tend to find her style helpful. She recognizes that starting therapy can feel hard and she offers practical steps to make the process easier and more manageable.
What Lily works with
Everything Lily lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Lily helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches and how online therapy can help
Many clients benefit from evidence-based techniques that focus on understanding patterns and building practical skills. One common approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life evidence to reduce anxiety and improve mood. This helps when worry or negative self-talk gets in the way of daily life.Another useful approach concentrates on teaching clear coping strategies and step-by-step behavior changes. These methods break down overwhelming problems into small actions, which can help with stress, anger, or rebuilding routine after loss.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences, and life demands to decide what feels most useful. That collaborative process means methods can change over time as needs shift.
Online therapy offers several practical advantages. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and richer interaction, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging let clients check in between sessions or use shorter, focused communication during breaks. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or medical needs.
Questions people ask about Lily
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She assists with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, and work-related burnout. Other areas include trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger, depression, and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She keeps sessions calm and practical, focusing on listening and creating a nonjudgmental space. Work often centers on concrete coping strategies and manageable steps forward.
What background does she bring to therapy?
She holds 25 years of professional experience in clinical social work. That experience includes supporting people through grief, life transitions, and long-term stress.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LCSW, licensed in Illinois. Her practice is based in Illinois.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats. These options offer different ways to fit therapy into daily life.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on those factors.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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