Shobana Shanmugavelayutham, LCPC
Compassionate counselor who centers your strengths
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How Shobana works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCPC
- Licensed in
- Illinois
- Years in practice
- 5
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Shobana
Shobana Shanmugavelayutham is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois. She brings five years of professional experience to work alongside people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and struggles with self-esteem and motivation. Shobana centers the conversation on each person’s story and strengths.
She treats clients as the expert of their own life and helps them find practical steps toward change. Her approach is calm and encouraging, with a focus on small, steady progress.
Background and approach
In sessions she uses methods drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to address unhelpful thinking and build coping skills. Attachment-based and emotionally focused ideas help when relationships and past hurts affect day-to-day life. These approaches are practical and goal-focused, not abstract theory.
She also supports people dealing with addiction concerns, anger, ADHD, and life transitions. Additional areas of attention include hospice and end-of-life counseling, immigration-related stress, and multicultural issues that affect mental health. People who choose Shobana can expect an empathic, straightforward style and a partnership model.
She works to make therapy relevant to real-world problems so clients can use what they learn outside of sessions.
What Shobana works with
Everything Shobana lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Shobana's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Multicultural concerns
Approaches Shobana lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Shobana uses acceptance and commitment therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings, clarify what matters most, and take small steps toward those values. Cognitive behavioral therapy is another core approach she uses to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build practical coping skills for anxiety, depression, and anger.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She talks with each person about goals, preferences, and how they respond to different techniques. From there she tailors sessions and may blend approaches to fit the person’s needs in a collaborative way.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for more in-depth work and face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging offer flexible, shorter check-ins and written reflections that fit into busy days. These formats make it easier to access consistent support and practice skills between sessions.
Questions people ask about Shobana
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, anger, and coping with life changes. Hospice and immigration-related stress and multicultural concerns are also part of her focus.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She focuses on concrete skills, values-based choices, and using a person’s strengths to move forward.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns including mood, anxiety, and adjustment issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and she practices in Illinois.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions with people who live in other countries.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.