Michele Shelly

Hi my name is Michele and I have been in the social work field for almost 11 years. I have my Masters in Social Work from Lewis University. I am licensed in Illinois as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have certifications in treating Trauma, Shame Informed care and Anxiety disorders. I have a background in domestic violence and crisis intervention. I have worked at a Therapeutic day school and worked with adolescents who had an behavioral plan and/or a 504 plan or IEP. I have enjoyed working in Private Practice therapy for 7 years and working with many diverse populations and diagnoses. I also have worked in an Inpatient Behavioral Hospital doing individual therapy, case management, and facilitating family therapy sessions. Most recently I have been focusing on Trauma Informed care and specializing in anxiety orders. I work with primarily Military service members and their family members. Whether you are looking to manage big life stressors or small ones, low moods or regulate anxiety I am looking forward to helping you start this journey.

I believe in meeting the patient where they are at. You are the expert on you. You are in charge of your therapy and I am here to simply guide. I try to ask questions as we go and I try to give my patients as many coping skills during sessions to practice in-between sessions to help you alleviate symptoms and feel better. I would describe myself as funny, warm, compassionate and present.

Therapy can feel weird, I get it! I try to create a safe space where clients feel welcome and comfortable.