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Shelly Flachs(she/her)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Illinois

In-network with

Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Cigna, Oscar Health, Oxford, and United Healthcare

Specializes in

Anxiety

Great to meet you!

First and foremost, I love what I do. I am empathetic and enjoy working with individuals who have a desire to improve their lives.

A bit about my approach to therapy

My approach to therapy is to help minimize traumatic experiences, and to bring a personalized and individualized approach to therapy.

What you can expect from our first session

I hope everyone I meet feels relaxed and comfortable with my approach, and that you feel heard and seen.


Shelly's style is

Warm
Empowering
Holistic

Insurance carriers Shelly accepts

Aetna
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Oscar
Oxford
UnitedHealthcare

More about Shelly

MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of MO-Columbia
License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
Gender: Cisgender Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Languages: English
Works with: Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors
More specialties: PTSD, Grief, Loss, and Bipolar Disorder
Modalities: Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Behavior Modification, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Psychodynamic, Trauma Focused, Psychoanalytic, and Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)