- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Family of origin issues
About Lily
Lily Shinn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with 25 years of experience. She works with adults on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Lily also addresses relationship and family concerns, compassion fatigue, and issues around intimacy and parenting.
Her style is straightforward and practical. She aims to make sessions a place where people can say what they are worried about and sort through next steps. Conversations focus on clear, manageable actions rather than long lectures or jargon.
In early sessions she listens closely to how family patterns and earlier experiences show up now. She helps clients notice repeating roles, expectations, and communication habits that make things harder. From there she works with each person to try small changes that can shift daily life and relationships.
Lily has long experience supporting people through grief and difficult life transitions. She also helps those strained by caregiving, chronic illness, or major medical issues to find ways to cope and plan for practical needs. Her background includes work with people facing career stress, divorce, and the emotional fallout of infidelity.
Sessions are conversational and task-oriented. Clients leave with specific ideas to practice between meetings and a plan for what to try next. She asks direct questions, offers feedback, and helps people track progress in ways that fit their daily routines.
Evidence-based approaches and remote sessions
Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on changing patterns in thought and behavior. One approach emphasizes identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts to reduce anxiety and improve mood. It helps people who are worried, avoidant, or stuck in negative thinking patterns.Another method centers on recognizing how early family roles and expectations still affect present relationships. It helps people spot repeating interaction patterns and try different responses in everyday life. This can be useful for family of origin concerns, intimacy issues, and recurring conflict.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to decide which techniques match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they check progress and adjust the plan as needed so the work fits the person’s life.
Confirm current session options before booking. The practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting meetings around work or caregiving, shorter check-ins when time is limited, and avoiding travel time. Ask about available formats and scheduling when you complete the initial matching questionnaire.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, relationship and family concerns, compassion fatigue, and other issues listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is conversational and task-focused. She listens, offers direct feedback, and suggests practical steps to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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