Shariece Hastings , LCPC

Shariece Hastings is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois with 10 years of experience as a psychotherapist and life strategist. The LCPC credential reflects advanced professional training and state licensure to provide clinical counseling in Illinois. She brings practical expertise working with a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, drug and alcohol issues, parenting and family challenges, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem struggles, ADHD, coping with life changes, and coaching.

She has supported both children and adults across diverse settings - schools, community programs, correctional facilities, and hospitals - and has served as a Children and Family Services Advocate and Substance Abuse Counselor. That background includes assisting people during acute crises as well as addressing longer-term recovery and adjustment goals. Her work often involves helping clients manage co-occurring disorders and navigate the practical and emotional impacts of substance use.

Shariece’s counseling style is empathetic and interactive, grounded in active listening and unconditional positive regard. Her clinical practice integrates client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, and solution-focused strategies, while also drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing as appropriate. She emphasizes meeting clients where they are and supporting them toward the changes they want to make. Her motto is "I'm here to HELP YOU HELP YOURSELF." She is not currently accepting new clients.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Shariece integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her work, helping clients clarify personal values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or emotions arise - an approach useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and related concerns. In addition, her client-centered approach prioritizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and follows the client's lead to foster insight and personal growth.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Shariece collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress is made. This collaborative stance helps tailor sessions to practical, real-world objectives.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to engage in care from home or other convenient locations. These options can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access support when in-person visits are difficult, while working with licensed professionals who guide the process.