Shayla Parker
Counselor, LCPC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (217) 992-5638
When sleep becomes something you have to chase, track, optimize, or “get right,” it often slips further out of reach. Bedtime can start to feel like a test you’re bracing to fail. You start watching the clock or negotiating with yourself about how tomorrow will go if you don’t fall asleep soon. Many people I work with aren’t just struggling with insomnia, they’re exhausted from worrying about sleep itself. Together, we can slow this cycle down. We will look at patterns that may be unintentionally keeping your system on high alert and let your body relearn what it already knows how to do.
My work is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), the gold-standard, evidence-based treatment for chronic sleep difficulties. This focused process helps your brain rebuild a healthier relationship with sleep. Rather than chasing perfect sleep, we focus on calming the cycle of pressure that keeps you up at night.
When sleep feels uncertain, it can quietly erode your confidence. You don’t have to navigate that alone. My approach is warm and grounded in practical tools that support real change. Together, we’ll ease the anxiety that builds around bedtime and create supportive conditions that make it easier to sleep. I invite you to reach out when you’re ready to begin.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Shayla Parker now - (217) 992-5638
Let's Connect (217) 992-5638
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $190
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Medicare
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 180.005487 Shayla Parker
- In Practice for 20 years
Education and Years In Practice
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Anxiety
- Life Transitions
Expertise
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Trauma and PTSD
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
Location
Additional Location
11 Douglas Avenue
Elgin, IL 60120
(217) 992-5638