Online Therapy Illinois

You don’t want to be seen as a burden. You’re the go-to person whenever someone needs support, the one who holds everything together. But when it comes to your own needs, you hesitate to speak up. You tell yourself you can handle it on your own—after all, you always have. But carrying that weight alone feels isolating. You feel like you’re going to break under this burden and no one notices. 

Lately, the stress has been overwhelming and you’re not sure you can keep going on like this. No matter how hard you try, it never seems to be enough. You compare yourself to others, questioning your worth. At work, imposter syndrome creeps in, making you feel like you’re one mistake away from losing it all.

This pattern isn’t new. You’ve spent your life navigating relationships—friends, family, coworkers—wondering where you truly stand. Rejection stings deeply, and abandonment feels like a constant, looming fear. Over time, you’ve learned to rely only on yourself, even with a supportive partner by your side.

But deep down, you don’t want this cycle to continue. You don’t want to pass down the pain you’ve carried to your future (or current) children. They deserve better. You deserve better. Treating yourself with kindness and compassion isn’t just for them—it’s for you, too.

You are ready for a real change

We’re not going to force you to be someone that you’re not. Instead, we focus on the strengths you already have—the ones that make you uniquely you—and help you shine from within. This is a space where you don’t have to wear a mask. Therapy moves at your pace, allowing you to build trust— in yourself and others as well. There’s no rush, no pressure—just the opportunity to show up as you are. Most of my clients meet with me weekly for online therapy, appreciating the flexibility to fit sessions into their busy lives while still having a consistent space to process, grow, and navigate life’s challenges with support.

Over time, you can become more attuned to your emotions, recognizing them as they surface in your body. You learn to sit with grief, fear, anger, and resentment—without being consumed by them. With each step, you feel more confident, more grounded, and more at home within yourself. By giving yourself permission to heal and take care of your own needs, you get to show up as the healthiest version of yourself—not just for your own well-being, but for your current or future families. The work you do now becomes a foundation for your children, modeling emotional regulation, self-worth, and healthier communication in relationships for generations to come.

My name is Shirley and I Can Help

I help anxious people who are afraid of being a burden find the confidence to communicate boundaries, connect with their uncomfortable emotions, and unlock their potential to create positive change in their lives and relationships. My clients are often high-achievers, people-pleasers, or caregivers who have spent years putting others first—until they realize they can’t keep ignoring their own needs.

Many of my clients say they feel truly seen and relieved after just one session. After years of being the emotional punching bag, you can begin to reclaim your voice. You can stop walking on eggshells in unhealthy relationships and start making empowered choices toward healthier connections. Together, we use a mix of self-reflection, mindfulness, and emotional processing to help you break out of these patterns in a way that feels manageable and affirming. 

Contact me for a free counseling consultation

You don’t have to navigate this alone. If you’re ready to start feeling like yourself again, let’s talk. Click the link below to set up a FREE 15-minute consultation—I’d love to hear your story and see how I can help.

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