Shelby Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
Let's Connect (815) 277-9779
Currently unable to accept new clients
Plainfield, IL 60585
Life can be an overwhelming and a confusing puzzle at times. Therapy allows you to take the time to carefully pick up those pieces and create a life that you can be at peace with. My therapeutic style is one that balances real connection with honest conversations. I collaborate with clients to create a judgement free space that will also challenge you directly to reach the goals you want to achieve. Together, we can find the right tools to help you cope with stress and navigate relationship dynamics. By exploring patterns and learning new skills in therapy, you can gain a renewed sense of confidence and strength.
I have experience working with anxiety, depression, religious concerns, family conflict, and trauma. I also specialize in couples and family issues. My approach consists of a mixture of techniques and philosophies, including attachment-based therapies, CBT, and narrative therapy. Attention and sensitivity to culture and identity is always taken into account.
On a personal level, I love spending time with my husband and young children. I enjoy watching a good movie and dancing to upbeat music. And of course my passion to help and support others has led me to be a therapist. You deserve to thrive in mental health and emotional wellness! When you are ready to take the next step, I am here to assist you.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Shelby Smith now - (815) 277-9779
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $150
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 166001454 Shelby Smith
- In Practice for 8 years
- Attended Purdue University Northwest, Master's of Science, Graduated 2018
- Membership with American Association For Marriage & Family Therapy 162190
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Shelby Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (815) 277-9779
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
- Stress
Expertise
- Behavioral Issues
- Bisexual
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Racial Identity
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Shelby Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (815) 277-9779
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American
Religion
Christian
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Family Systems
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Play Therapy
- Strength-Based
- Structural Family Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Shelby Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (815) 277-9779
Location
Nearby Areas
Shelby Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Take the first step to help. Call now - (815) 277-9779