Stephanie McSharry, LCSW
About me
I am licensed in Illinois with over 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I also have experience working with executive and professional coaching. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Intimacy related issues, Body image, Self-love, Women's issues
License information
IL LCSW 149.018009
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Stephanie McSharry. 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.
My therapist made getting into therapy really easy. I have never done therapy before and she takes great care of me and my feelings. She is strong when I need it most, and she is soft when needed as well. She has been instrumental in my self worth journey and has been helping me with all of my grief, emotional regulation, and helping me see what I cannot. She is caring, supportive, and everything I need at this point in my life. She has been wonderful.
Written on Sep 20, 2026 after therapy with Stephanie for 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Stephanie is very committed to her patients. She has a low-key manner that encourages you to talk freely with her.She is more than just perceptive. She is insightful…kind.
Written on Jun 07, 2026 after therapy with Stephanie for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, bipolar disorder, and adhd
she can keep up with my constant rambling and shifting of topics due to my adhd haha! very down to earth & easy to talk to.
Written on Dec 02, 2025 after therapy with Stephanie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Stephanie listens and allows me to collect my thoughts. I am better able communicate my feelings and concerns.
Thank you.
Written on Nov 17, 2025 after therapy with Stephanie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Stephanie is lovely—easy to talk to and incredibly patient as she helps make sense of my rambling train of thought. I really appreciate her intuitive blend of therapy, counseling and coaching, and how she tailors her approach to each conversation. I’ve worked with a therapist in the past who wasn’t the right fit, but Stephanie offers actionable insights that resonate. She’s someone I’ll keep coming back to!
Written on May 15, 2025 after therapy with Stephanie for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Great advice, friendly, I always end a session feeling better
Written on Oct 10, 2024 after therapy with Stephanie for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coaching, and adhd