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Dr. Diona Shelton

Therapist(she/her)
9 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

Feeling stuck, stressed, or overwhelmed? I provide a compassionate, supportive space where clients can navigate anxiety, self-doubt, and life transitions with greater clarity and confidence. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, connected to yourself, and empowered to create the life you want. I work with young and older adults navigating anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders, life transitions, PTSD/ trauma, relationship issues, and self-esteem challenges. Together, we’ll build coping skills and create a personalized plan for growth that feels empowering and achievable.

My approach to therapy

My approach to treatment is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs, experiences, and goals. Together, we'll explore the challenges impacting your well-being, build practical coping skills, strengthen confidence and resilience, and create an empowering, achievable path toward meaningful growth and lasting change.

What you can expect from me

Your first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and discuss what brings you to therapy. It’s normal to feel nervous—therapy is a process we’ll build together over time. We’ll move at your pace, one step at a time, and I’ll be here to guide you throughout.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Open Minded, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    9 years of experience
  • Training
    Other at Capella University, MSW (Master of Social Work) at Saint Louis University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Illinois, Missouri, Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Women's issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Positive Psychology, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Exposure Response Prevention, Somatic, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Behavioral Activation (BA), Humanistic, Trauma Focused CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Strength-Based, Prolonged Exposure (PE), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    189 East U.S. Highway 40 D
    Troy, IL 62294