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Rachel Shubert(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Illinois
Skin picking (excoriation)- Anxiety -ADHD-Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)-Life purpose & meaning-Perfectionism-
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Professional statement

Rachel Shubert is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois who works both in-person and online with adults facing a range of issues. Many of Rachel's clients are bright, passionate 20- and 30-somethings who feel mystified by the disconnect between their overall intelligence and the emotional/behavioral struggles they tend to keep as hidden as possible. Additionally, many clients are neurodivergent, highly sensitive, and/or creative.

Working as a mental health practitioner in a rural area means that Rachel has helped people deal with a wide variety of concerns, as a rigid specialization would result in turning people away in an under-resourced region. (It also means she understands small town life, with all its pros and cons and mental health implications!) At the same time, Rachel has a particular interest in helping folks across the state of Illinois with skin and hair disorders, which you can read more about below.

Rachel tailors her treatment approach to the individual and uses a variety of methods, but always delivers them in a warm, approachable style. Clients set their own goals. The whole person is worked with in session--thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations. Out of this comes clarity and the possibility of transformation.

In addition to her counseling credentials, Rachel is a certified mindfulness meditation instructor. She incorporates those skills into therapy sessions as needed. She would love for you to join one of her shame and stigma-busting therapy groups, or to hear from you about a group you need that doesn't yet exist.


Message to clients

Welcome! I help people with skin and hair conditions process the mental anguish that can result from living with a visible difference in an image-obsessed world. Many of us are so good at putting on a brave face that no one around us suspects how much we are suffering, or how many areas of our lives have been affected by our skin/hair situation. If you feel like your true self and right life are locked away under a surface you can’t control, let’s talk.

Just a few of the things for which help is available:

*compulsive skin picking and hair pulling

*intentional injuring of the skin

*acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea

*balding, alopecia, hirsutism

*vitiligo

*Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)

*burns and scars

*suspected or already-diagnosed anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, or ADHD that is connected in any way to a skin or hair issue

Can you imagine no longer being defined by this? You can learn to manage stress or symptoms in new ways, reduce anxiety, process grief, make habit/lifestyle changes, live according to your values, cultivate boldness and self-love, and find acceptance and healing on multiple levels. And you don’t have to do it alone.

The first thing I ever spoke to a therapist about, almost twenty years ago at this point, was my skin. It kicked off a process of exploration and personal growth that continues to unfold to this day. I want the same for you! You can book a free consult from this site, or message me to get scheduled or join a group.


Licensure

Illinois: 178.019136

Languages

English

Specialties

Skin picking (excoriation) - Support around tolerating anxiety, stress, and boredom; reduction or elimination of compulsive skin-picking behaviors; strategies for developing alternative coping mechanisms.

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

ADHD - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) - Reducing unwanted intrusive thoughts and rituals by gradually building comfort and confidence facing difficult fears, thoughts, and emotions

Life purpose & meaning - Exploring one’s beliefs and values around life purpose, meaning, and spirituality; addressing the barriers to living a life that feels fulfilling, including instigating change or developing new habits

Perfectionism - Coping with feelings of anxiety, stress, self-criticism, and procrastination; addressing unrealistic expectations of one’s self and negatively comparing self to others




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Parents
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • All Savers Insurance Company
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
  • Cigna
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$150 (50min)
  • Initial session:$150 (50min)
  • Group sessions:$75 (75min)
  • Individual:$225 (75min)
  • Individual:$100 (35min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Cash
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • PayPal
  • Venmo
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Every other week
  • Multiple times a week
  • As needed
Therapist's note

Message me to inquire about therapy intensives, in which multiple hours of therapy are offered each day over the course of 1-3 days. This option typically will not be covered by insurance.


Therapy Groups

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Help with OCD

Small group format--just 5 to 8 participants at any given time.


Client testimonials

"Rachel has been phenomenal. She listens to me and validates my thoughts and what I’m feeling. She has come up with good strategy to help with my struggle."
- Zencare client July 2023

Book a Free Initial Consultation

The practice will call you for a free 10min phone call to discuss your needs and ensure a match!

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