Shannon
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, CRADC (she, her)
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Hyde Park & South Side professionals! My ideal client is someone who is high-functioning on the outside but carrying stress, exhaustion or emotional weight beneath the surface. They may be navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, relationship strain, faith or identity questions or even major life transitions. They want relief and clarity without having to explain themselves. Their goal is not just coping, but feeling more grounded, whole and aligned in their life.
I offer culturally responsive, trauma-informed therapy that centers lived experiences. I help clients process anxiety, depression, trauma and chronic stress while building emotional regulation, boundaries and self-trust. My approach blends evidence-based practices with care that honors culture, faith and the body.
If you’re tired of being strong and ready for a space where you can breathe, reflect and be met with care, you’re not alone! You deserve support that feels affirming and real. Therapy can be a place to heal and reconnect with yourself and I’d be honored to walk alongside you. Visit my website today to schedule an appointment!
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $100
- Couple Sessions $100
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Anthem EAP
- Ascension (Smart Health)
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Medicaid
- Quest Behavioral Health
Shannon McCray
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, CRADC
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 180.013871 Shannon McCray
- In Practice for 19 years
Education and Years In Practice
Shannon McCray
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, CRADC
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Grief
- Healthcare Worker Burnout
- Life Transitions
- Racial Identity
- Racial Identity/Cultural Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Spirituality
- Substance Use
- Women's Issues
Shannon McCray
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, CRADC
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Group Practice
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent
Ethnicity
Black and African American
Religion
Muslim
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent
Ethnicity
Black and African American
Religion
Muslim
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Adlerian
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Feminist
- Integrative
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Play Therapy
- Reality Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Shannon McCray
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, CRADC
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Location
Shannon McCray
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, CRADC