Shariece Hastings , LCPC

Shariece Hastings is an Illinois LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and brings 10 years of experience as a psychotherapist and life strategist. She has supported people facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, parenting challenges, co-occurring disorders, and other mental health issues. Her work has spanned multiple settings, such as schools, community programs, correctional facilities, and hospitals, giving her experience with clients in crisis and those navigating complex life transitions.

In roles as a Children and Family Services Advocate and a Substance Abuse Counselor, she has worked with both children and adults, focusing on the intersections of mental health, addiction, family dynamics, and immediate crisis needs. That background informs practical interventions and a familiarity with systems that affect individuals and families dealing with substance-related and behavioral concerns.

Her counseling style is empathetic and interactive, grounded in active listening and unconditional positive regard. She draws on client-centered methods alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and integrates mindfulness and motivational interviewing techniques when appropriate. Shariece meets clients where they are and supports them in building skills, setting goals, and taking steps toward the changes they want to make.

Rather than offering one-size-fits-all solutions, she emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies to help clients develop coping skills, improve relationships, and manage stressors related to addiction, parenting, mood, and life changes.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Shariece Hastings uses several evidence-based approaches to guide work in online sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping clients clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise - it can be helpful for stress, anxiety, and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) centers on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and developing practical skills to challenge and change them, often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with cravings. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and supports the client’s own goals and self-directed growth.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Shariece works collaboratively with clients to determine which strategies fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences. She adapts methods over time so the work remains practical and aligned with what each person hopes to achieve.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with licensed professionals. Video calls and phone sessions allow real-time conversation, while live chat and text-based messaging can make it easier to check in between sessions or when schedules are tight. These options provide accessibility and convenience for people balancing work, family, or mobility constraints, while still enabling focused, skill-based therapeutic work.