Shobana Shanmugavelayutham, LCPC
Licensed in Illinois · 5 years in practice
Shobana Shanmugavelayutham is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who practices in Illinois.
License and registration
- LCPC, Illinois
- 180.012070 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1679134332 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 5
- Languages
- English
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About Shobana
Shobana Shanmugavelayutham is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who practices in Illinois. She brings five years of experience and a calm, practical approach to talking about hard things. She aims to meet people where they are and help them take the next steps toward feeling better.
Shobana focuses on common but heavy problems like stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. She also supports people dealing with addiction, anger, self-esteem struggles, ADHD, and big life transitions.
Background and approach
Additional areas of attention include hospice and end-of-life counseling, immigration issues, and multicultural concerns. In sessions she treats the person as the expert on their life. The therapist asks questions, listens closely, and helps clients name patterns that get in the way.
Conversations lead to small, doable changes rather than long lists of tasks. Shobana uses straightforward methods drawn from approaches such as cognitive behavioral work, emotion-focused therapy, and acceptance and commitment ideas. She helps people practice new ways of coping and make choices that match their values.
Sessions often include skills practice and real-life steps between meetings. The tone in her work is supportive and encouraging. She helps people build on strengths and move toward goals at a comfortable pace.
For people juggling many demands, she aims to make therapy practical and manageable.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Shobana lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- 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 names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Approaches that translate well to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. It uses mindfulness and action plans to shift how people respond to difficult thoughts and feelings, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It teaches practical tools to challenge unhelpful thoughts and build healthier habits, making it useful for stress, low mood, and anxiety.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and is shaped by a client's goals and preferences. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try and will adjust plans based on what works. This makes online work adaptive and goal oriented.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video is helpful for a full conversation and skills practice. Phone calls work when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text can be used for shorter check-ins, brief coping tools, or when written communication feels easier. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, addictions, anger, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include hospice and end-of-life counseling, immigration issues, and multicultural concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and collaborative. Sessions focus on listening, naming patterns, practicing skills, and choosing steps that fit everyday life.
What is her clinical background?
She has five years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life challenges. Her work emphasizes building on strengths and gradual change.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an Illinois LCPC credential and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported and are international clients included?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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