- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting support
- ADHD and mood
About Shellie
Shellie Locke is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Illinois and Wisconsin with 30 years of experience. She lists trauma and abuse, parenting, depression, coping with life changes, and ADHD as primary concerns she addresses. Shellie works with people who feel stuck after major changes and those seeking clearer direction about purpose and daily functioning.
She uses practical, evidence-informed approaches and chooses methods that fit each person's needs. Sessions focus on concrete skills and problem solving, such as managing mood, reducing panic, and handling impulsivity. She also addresses attachment and abandonment concerns, caregiver stress, and difficulties with communication and control.
Shellie draws on neuropsychological understanding when relevant. That background helps when attention, memory, or executive function affect everyday life. She blends this perspective with strategies often used for mood disorders and trauma reactions.
People who work with her can expect a focus on what changes are possible now. Conversations may include setting small goals, practicing coping strategies, and tracking progress between meetings. Financial worries, guilt or shame, and issues linked to narcissistic relationships are also within her stated areas of focus.
Sessions are conducted in English from her Wisconsin practice. Information about subscription-based fees and booking is provided through the service's intake flow. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Shellie combines evidence-based techniques with a neuropsychological perspective to address attention, memory, and behavior challenges. Cognitive behavioral strategies help identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with actions that support mood and daily routines. This approach is useful for depression, panic symptoms, and managing impulsivity.She also uses trauma-informed practices that focus on stabilizing reactions, teaching grounding and distress-tolerance skills, and reducing the impact of traumatic memories on current functioning. Those methods aim to lower reactivity and improve day-to-day coping. When attention or executive function is relevant, neuropsychological ideas guide how to structure tasks and build compensatory strategies.
Finding the right approach tends to be collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that match current needs, and adjust techniques over time based on what helps most. Clients are invited to give feedback so the focus can shift toward practical next steps.
Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in during a lunch break or avoiding travel time. It can also let people use less bandwidth methods when needed and keep meetings predictable while practicing skills between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She lists trauma and abuse, parenting, depression, coping with life changes, and ADHD as main concerns, plus related issues like attachment, abandonment, and caregiver stress.
How would she approach someone feeling stuck after a life change?
She uses evidence-informed techniques and a problem-focused style to set small goals, build practical coping skills, and track progress over time.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional experience as a clinical psychologist, including work that draws on developmental neuropsychology.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Illinois and Wisconsin and practices from Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time as described in the service's payment information.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule an initial session through the platform.
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