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I provide individual and relationship therapy for adults in Illinois. My specialty is sex therapy that is affirming, encourages curiosity, and supportive of growth and change. Clients often discuss life transitions, anxiety, non-monogamous relationship structures, and identity with me.  

I believe people are unique, complex, and deeply impacted by their early relationships and experiences. Therefore, I desire to connect and journey with people as they pursue healing and wholeness in their lives through processing their past and coming to understand how it shows up in the present. I believe that the therapeutic process is collaborative and relational, and thus, the most impactful part of therapy is the bond created between the client and myself. If you would like someone to come alongside you as you process through your relationships and experiences, I would be honored to help you.  

My therapy practice is built on compassion, collaboration, and evidence-based care. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where clients feel truly heard and supported as they navigate anxiety, trauma, depression, and life transitions. Using approaches such as EMDR, CBT, and DBT, I work with you at your pace to build insight, strengthen coping skills, and support meaningful, lasting change. If you’re looking for a therapist who values connection, respect, and practical tools for growth, I invite you to reach out.  

“Feelings are much like waves, we can’t stop them from coming but we can choose which one to surf.” Do you feel a lot of feelings and you are not sure what to do with them? Have you tried therapy before, but it didn’t work out? Are you new to therapy and wonders how therapy works? Well…your search will stop here after you work with Alison. Alison is a person-centered therapist who values her relationship with clients. She integrates different modalities to meet clients’ needs. Instead of talking about psychological theories, Alison uses a nondirective approach to help clients gain insights and change their thinking patterns. Clients often describe the session with Alison is inspiring and light-hearted which helps clients be the best version of themselves and brings joy back to their life.  

My passion is helping people have GREAT relationships - parent/child relationships, extended family relationships, and especially great intimate relationships. My focus is on helping people connect with the people who matter most to them, and to learn how to connect in the ways that matter most.  

I'm Sheana, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Functional Medicine and Trauma Specialist. I have experience working with children, teens, and their families, as well as adults seeking connection, healing, and hope. Whether you're ready to address a history of trauma or want to manage current stressors, I offer a safe space to work toward your goals. I believe in the integration of mental, physical, and social health, and my approach to your care will be personalized, well-rounded, and responsive to your needs.  

At Simply Being our therapists join with you to help facilitate healing and connection. As a holistic therapeutic practice, we help you to recognize and accept your psychological and neurophysiological responses to stressors and all forms of trauma, in order for you to build capacity to hold and resolve your pain. Our therapists are experts at treating trauma, anxiety, depression, chronic stress and more. We incorporate knowledge of the brain and body, using both “talk” therapy and somatic approaches. Our therapists are trained in Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, parts-work, depth psychology, mindfulness practices and other forms of proven trauma treatments.  

Welcome! I am a licensed school and community psychologist working in the Queens area for over 15 years. I am a professor of child and adolescent psychology at Queens College. Parenting is a tough job! As parents we need to get help, especially if we notice behaviors of concern in our kids.  

I am sensitive to how difficult it can be to discuss personal information. Clients generally find that it is easy to build a rapport with me and that I value the client-therapist relationship. I take a client-centered approach and believe in unconditional positive regard, since each individual needs acceptance and support, while helping them to achieve self-acceptance and personal growth.  

I believe the desire to heal ourselves and each other is strong. I strive to bring a combination of compassion and skill to restore balance and hope when life has thrown you a curve. My goal is always to provide a safe space in which you can explore solutions to the situations troubling you.  

Shannon prides herself on rapport building and establishing a trusting therapeutic relationship with her clients. She provides a compassionate, non-judgmental, and positive atmosphere to promote personal growth and emotional well-being. Shannon has an eclectic approach to therapy that is strength based and client driven. Shannon has worked in various settings including: community mental health, child welfare, substance abuse, residential, healthcare, schools, and private practice. Special areas of interest include, but are not limited to: anxiety, depression, relationship/family difficulties, grief and loss, stress management, self-esteem, life coaching, and other life transition/adjustment issues. She especially enjoys working with adolescents, college students, and senior adults.  

My specialties are in the areas of marriage counseling, pet loss and bereavement and reducing symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression. I utilize a variety of theories for change in my practice such as: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy to meet the individual needs of my clients.  

The concept of self-love is a mystery because you often default to a painful pattern of beating yourself up. Being productive is important to you but instead you feel overwhelmed and burnt out. You want to be in the flow with your partner but rather you are constantly at odds leaving you feeling lonely and isolated. Cultivating deeper relationships is a value to you but you feel disconnected, anxious and stressed. These and other of life’s great emotional impasses are what often lead people to therapy. I believe the most valuable impact therapy can have on you is a deeper understanding of yourself and who you want to show up as in the world. Through consistent, gentle, and thoughtful investigation of oneself, there can be considerable growth. The deeper we are able to go together, the more attuned you will become with yourself and others. I provide my clients with directive, empowering therapy aimed at challenging you to look at yourself in a more introspective and curious way. My clients walk away from therapy with me feeling inspired and motivated to make meaningful change in their life. My main areas of focus include: entrepreneurs, entertainment industry professionals, gay men & couples.  

Do you feel stuck in the same painful cycle—arguing, shutting down, or clinging tighter, only to end up more disconnected? You may lie awake replaying conversations, wondering if you’re “too much” or “not enough,” or fearing a relationship won’t last. Even when you care deeply, old wounds and attachment injuries can quietly erode closeness. What you long for is safety, trust & the feeling of being understood, accepted & loved.  

Over the past 20+ years, Dr. Jones' professional practice concentration has been in applied trauma psychology. She works with adults on rewiring their toughest life events that have impacted views of themselves, others, & their future. Worst memories have included a one-time harsh event for the brain as well as repeated negative incidents triggering the brain to live with disturbing images, thoughts, sounds, and/or smells. With effective treatment protocols, a trusting therapeutic relationship, and good motivation, clients working with Dr. Jones have restored a healthier sense of self, improved relationships, & gained post-traumatic growth effects.  

In my work with individuals, couples and families, I am passionate about helping my clients explore what is holding them back from living their best lives. I am an active and supportive listener and will help you identify and meet your own goals for health and happiness.  

At Alabaster Counseling, we see you: in all your beauty, your flaws, and your uniqueness. Our space is warm and inviting, so you can be exactly who you are. We believe healing happens in healthy, non-judgmental, and safe environments, and that’s what we offer. Here, you’ll receive individualized care from women who understand many of the same challenges you face. You’ll always feel seen, heard, and most of all, valued for who you are. You deserve healing, and we look forward to supporting you on your journey.  

We were founded to provide Black and Brown people with quality services. Through a culturally responsive lens, we help you find your sense of self, make sense of your past, work through past trauma, and connect with yourself and the world around you. Let's work together to help you reach your goals.  

We are an online practice including compassionate, experienced psychologists and licensed professional counselors who provide mental health services to individuals, couples, families, and children located in Virginia, D.C., Georgia, and to American Expats who are located abroad. We also offer fully virtual, psychological testing for ADHD, Pre-adoption, and Intelligence testing. We specialize in PTSD, Complex Trauma, Dissociation, Anxiety, Depression, Grief & Loss, Disability, and Life Transition & Adjustment. We see adults, adolescents, children and welcome all people from diverse backgrounds. Therapy Solutions, LLC, as a practice, also specializes in working with individuals and families who are globally mobile, including Third Culture Kids (TCKs) and Adult TCKs. We are proud of our clinicians and the exceptional work they do to help each client and family gain a sense of calm, joy, and self. Each therapist has a unique perspective, specialty, and focus which serves a wide range of clients. Many of our therapists are instructors or faculty in University settings and have extensive training in areas such as trauma, grief, TCK issues and psychological assessment.  

Something feels off, and maybe you've been pushing through it for a while now. Anxiety that won't quiet down. A relationship that's started to feel more like work than connection. Questions about who you are, what you want, or what you actually need, that you haven't had space to sit with. That's what therapy with me is for. I work with individuals and couples navigating anxiety, identity, and sexuality, relationship challenges like communication challenges, trust issues, conflict, and repair, and intimacy and sexual concerns that often go unspoken. I'm not here to hand you a protocol. I'm here to help you understand what's actually happening for you and move through it in a way that fits your real life. If you've been waiting for a space that's honest, real, affirming, and doesn't feel clinical or preachy, this is it.