Hello!
I am a licensed clinical social worker with a background in healthcare. Combined, I have 13 years of training and experience working with people from many backgrounds and and ages who have a wide variety of needs. I love working with people and am passionate about helping them to achieve their personal goals.
I have worked with clients facing depression, anxiety, relationship stress, family and career challenges, the emotional impacts of medical diagnoses, learning disabilities like ADHD, trauma, severe mental illness, addiction, adjustment to life transitions, and more. I often work with entrepreneurs to help them with work-life balance and efficient momentum toward professional goals. My approach usually includes validation and practical support as well as insight into resolving the things that hold people back in their lives. I focus on supporting people to make progress as efficiently as possible because I value their limited time.
My counseling style is welcoming and interactive. I believe in treating people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach combines humanistic, emotion focused, cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic, and family systems counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I often focus on the connection between the mind and the body, and the person functioning within their environment, as I believe that these factors are important variables within a person's life.
It takes courage to face the things that impact us- great job on getting the ball rolling, now let's get crackin' on those life goals of yours!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression
IL LCSW 149.020039
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Jane Shersher. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Would highly recommend Jane to anyone! She’s very helpful and motivates/pushes me to grow. Responsive and always there when needed.
Written on Dec 11, 2018 after therapy with Jane for 4 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Jane is fantastic! She was so good at exactly matching my needs at the moment; nothing seems to throw her off. She helped me get to the bottom of a lot of my problems at hand in three sessions flat. Seriously nothing but good things to say about her!
Written on Oct 22, 2018 after therapy with Jane for 2 weeks
Jane is great. I was doubtful about the effectiveness of therapy, but I can say from experience that there has been a positive improvement in my life after my first session with her.
Written on Sep 21, 2018 after therapy with Jane for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Jane is an amazing person, and counselor. She has, and continues, to provide new insight into my circumstances, and offer excellent advice. I am grateful for her career counseling in particular, which was always given with absolute understanding, and compassion for my current circumstances, while still being proactive in moving towards solutions. Jane has a gift for seeing through the surface of a problem, and pin pointing the actual root. This skill allows her to help me confront my problems head on, while still being empathetic, kind, and supportive.
Written on May 23, 2018 after therapy with Jane for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family, intimacy-related, eating, sleeping, self esteem, and career
Jane is a gem! She’s extremely patient, understanding, kind and knowledgeable. She effortlessly helps you overcome by making you more aware of what you’re doing through your own words. It has truly been a phenomenal experience working with her and I feel extremely blessed and happy with my transformation(s).
Written on May 11, 2018 after therapy with Jane for 2 weeks on issues concerning family, parenting, and career
Jane is great! From our first convo, I felt like she understood me and helped me understand myself more. She is knowledgeable and provides good resources and helps create goals that are not overwhelming. She is kind, respectful, listens well, and you can tell she is passionate about what she does. So thankful for her expertise and support!
Written on Apr 25, 2018 after therapy with Jane for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, and intimacy-related