Shobana Shanmugavelayutham , LCPC

Shobana Shanmugavelayutham is a licensed clinical professional counselor practicing in Illinois with five years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem concerns, addictions, family and relationship issues, anger, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Her work also includes hospice and end-of-life counseling, immigration-related concerns, and multicultural issues.

Shobana approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, honoring the view that each person is the expert of their own story. She works to empower clients to recognize and build on existing resources and resilience while guiding them through practical steps toward meaningful change. Shobana integrates evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside attachment-focused and client-centered techniques to tailor care to each individual’s needs.

Clients can expect a compassionate, collaborative approach that emphasizes courage, growth, and realistic goal-setting. Shobana explains that taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life takes bravery, and she positions herself as a supportive partner on that journey. As an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - she provides professional clinical care grounded in both skill and empathy.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Shobana

Shobana commonly integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) along with attachment-informed techniques to meet client needs. ACT focuses on helping people clarify personal values and build psychological flexibility so they can act in ways that align with what matters most, which can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. CBT concentrates on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. Attachment-based work explores relational patterns formed early in life to improve connection, trust, and emotional regulation in current relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Shobana collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances. She adapts techniques over time as needs evolve so care remains responsive and client-centered.

Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to access licensed professionals from different locations and to fit therapy into busy schedules. These options support continuity of care and make it possible to engage in meaningful therapeutic work in ways that suit each person’s life.