Shelly Scamardo, IL Psychologist
Therapist in Illinois
Shelly Scamardo is a psychologist based in Illinois who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and major life changes.
- Licensed inIllinois
- License071007174
- NPI 1598934507
- Experience21+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Shelly
Shelly Scamardo is a psychologist based in Illinois who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She aims to help clients build confidence, handle strong emotions, and find practical ways to move forward. Her style is warm and collaborative, and she listens closely to each person’s concerns.
Shelly draws on Attachment-based approaches to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. She also uses Client-Centered methods to keep the work guided by each person’s needs.
Background and approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic ideas, and Solution-Focused techniques are part of her toolbox when those methods fit a client’s goals. She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Michigan State University, a master’s degree in 1999, and a doctorate in 2004 from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology.
Over 21 years she has worked with people facing anxiety, depression, mood problems, obsessive thoughts, panic, phobias, and trauma-related concerns. In sessions she works to identify patterns that cause distress and to build small, practical changes. That may include changing unhelpful thinking, practicing new ways to communicate, or setting manageable goals between meetings.
Shelly holds the credential IL Psychologist 071007174. She offers care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
Credentials
- Psychologist (Illinois)
- License 071007174 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1598934507 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Shelly lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Shelly names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
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Online support
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Attachment-based work looks at how early connections affect current feelings and behavior, and it helps people understand patterns in relationships and closeness. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and letting the client guide the pace and topics of sessions to match their needs and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with short-term exercises and concrete strategies to reduce symptoms like anxiety and panic.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose which approaches fit their goals, preferences, and the issues they want to address. That plan can change over time as progress is made.
Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different situations. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be useful for brief check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep regular contact when needed.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does she commonly address?
Shelly helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on attachment issues, body image, communication problems, and trauma-related concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a warm, collaborative approach that centers the client’s needs. Sessions mix listening, problem solving, and practical skill-building tailored to each person.
How long has she been practicing?
Shelly has 21 years of clinical experience working with a range of mood, anxiety, and behavior concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the credential IL Psychologist 071007174 and practices in Illinois.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats does she offer?
Shelly meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible options for different needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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