Shariece Hastings , LCPC

Shariece Hastings is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois with ten years of experience as a psychotherapist and life strategist. She works with people facing a broad range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, substance use and addiction, parenting challenges, co-occurring disorders, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family issues, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Her background includes roles as a Children and Family Services Advocate and a Substance Abuse Counselor, providing support to both children and adults across settings such as schools, community programs, correctional facilities, and hospitals.

Shariece emphasizes an empathetic, interactive counseling style that centers on active listening and unconditional positive regard. She creates a nonjudgmental space where clients can explore immediate crises as well as longer-term goals. Clinically, she integrates client-centered methods with Cognitive Behavioral techniques and Solution-Focused strategies to tailor interventions to each person’s needs. She also draws on motivational and mindfulness-informed elements when they fit the client’s goals.

Shariece aims to meet clients where they are and help them move toward meaningful changes, combining practical skills with supportive coaching so individuals and families can build resilience and address substance use, parenting strains, emotional distress, and life transitions.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Shariece Hastings

Shariece commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values and build psychological flexibility. ACT focuses on accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with what matters most, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.

She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathy, active listening, and unconditional positive regard. This non-directive approach helps individuals feel understood and supported as they explore personal goals, relationships, parenting concerns, and identity-related challenges.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another key approach in her work. CBT helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical skills for managing mood, anxiety, and behavioral challenges, including those related to substance use and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Shariece collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with a licensed professional. Shariece provides care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing people to access support from home or on the go and to choose the format that best suits their schedule and comfort.