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Shannon Cagle

Therapist(No preference)
20 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

My practice is a good fit for clients who are:

Adults (18+)

Seeking identity-affirming therapy that doesn’t pathologize difference.

Untangling painful relational patterns & reclaiming their voice.


My approach integrates:

Existential-humanistic therapy: grounding clients in meaning, choice, & responsibility.

Liberation/Social Justice: recognizing how oppression, culture, & power shape mental health.

Relational ethics: supporting people in building integrity, consent, & authenticity into all forms of relationship.

My approach to therapy

I’m a trauma-focused therapist and former correctional officer, which means I understand high‐stress, high‐stakes environments and the impact they leave on your body and mind. As a non-binary, biracial clinician, I bring an empowering, trauma‐informed, and deeply human approach. Sessions with me are grounded, honest, and reflective—we might explore big existential questions while also focusing on very practical next steps.

What you can expect from me

You don’t have to keep doing this alone or “just push through.” If you’re ready to start feeling more like yourself again—or even figure out who that person is—I’d be honored to work with you. When you’re ready, book a session so we can talk about what’s going on and what you need right now.

About me

  • I identify as
    Native American, Caucasian, Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Non-binary
  • My style is
    Empowering, Humorous, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    20 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Bachelor of Science at University of Tennessee-Martin
  • License type
    LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) (Illinois)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, PTSD
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Multi-Systemic (MST), Experiential, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Strength-Based, Relational, Prolonged Exposure (PE), Seeking Safety, Art Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD, Somatic, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Behavioral Activation (BA), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Jungian, Narrative Therapy, Humanistic, Attachment Based, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Positive Psychology, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English