Locations Illinois Therapists Shaysa Villa

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Shaysa Villa

She/Her/Hers

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

Illinois, Washington DC Accepting Online

South Loop Accepting In-person

Updated October 26, 2021

Specialties & Expertise

Anxiety
Self-esteem
Trauma

Life transitions
Relationships
Race and cultural identity

Professional statement

Shaysa Villa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Chicago, IL who specializes in anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, trauma, and identity-based concerns. She frequently works with young professionals and students aged 20 to 40, as well as couples.

Shaysa’s approach is unerringly culturally sensitive; she deeply enjoys working with clients who are persons of color. She understands that one of the biggest items is difficulty finding a therapist who shares one’s own culture and background, and she strives to validate what clients experience as a POC in the workplace and beyond.

In her work with couples, she often incorporates the Gottman Method, as she is Level-3 certified. She will typically start their work together using the Gottman Checkup Assessment to help the couple get oriented in the practice, as well as for her to get to understand the couple’s dynamic on a deeper level.

Shaysa cares deeply about each of her client’s unique experiences, and maintains a compassionate respect for every individual who walks in her door. She looks forward to meeting you in South Loop, where her office is located.

Message to clients

As a modern therapist, I provide culturally sensitive, unique, and creative therapy to help individuals and couples. I understand how hard it can be to find a therapist that seems relatable or trustworthy. I work particularly well with individuals in their 20s, 30s, or early 40s looking for a therapist that "gets it". This may be an overwhelming point in your life, but pursuing psychotherapy can be one of the most transformative experiences you can take to heal & grow from your current state.

As your therapist, I will help you navigate ways your thoughts may be negatively impacting your life. I will help you learn ways to manage and pursue the goal of not allowing anxiety and depression to derail your days. My role will be to help you explore and identify unclear reasons that prevent you from living or having your envisioned life.

My approach is compassionate and to truly listen. I seek to be in-tune with you as an individual.

Specialties

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

Self-esteem - Cultivating self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence; developing ways to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress

Relationships - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

Race and cultural identity - Exploring topics of racial, cultural, and ethnic background as it relates to one’s family origins and personal identity

General expertise

Treatment approaches

Clientele

Adults (24+)
Couples

Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

Aetna
Cigna
Aetna Student Health Insurance
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Blue Choice

Shaysa Villa is accepting clients using listed insurances, paying listed fees, or using health insurance out-of-network benefits other than:

United Healthcare

Out-of-pocket fees

Ongoing sessions: $150 (50min)
Initial session: $150 (50min)

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
Courtesy billing

Payment options

Cash
Check
Credit Card
Debit Card

Session frequency

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

Weekly

Therapist's note

Roamers Therapy understands the importance of commitment for psychotherapy to be effective and valuable. As a result, we follow a weekly appointment model and we are not able to accommodate non-weekly scheduling.

Location(s)

South Loop practice

1136 South Delano Court, Suite B201, Chicago, Illinois 60605

Accepting new clients in-person

Currently Available Times

Morning (Before 10am)
Daytime (10am - 1pm)
Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
Evening (After 5pm)
Weekends

Regular Hours

Mon 12:00 pm- 9:00 pm
Tue 12:00 pm- 9:00 pm
Wed 12:00 pm- 9:00 pm
Thu 12:00 pm- 9:00 pm
Fri 12:00 pm- 9:00 pm
Sat
Sun

Online Sessions (Illinois)

Accepting new clients online

Currently Available Times

Morning (Before 10am)
Daytime (10am - 1pm)
Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
Evening (After 5pm)
Weekends

Regular Hours

Mon 12:00 pm- 9:00 pm
Tue 12:00 pm- 9:00 pm
Wed 12:00 pm- 9:00 pm
Thu 12:00 pm- 9:00 pm
Fri 12:00 pm- 7:00 pm
Sat 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Sun Closed

Online Sessions (Washington DC)

Accepting new clients online

Currently Available Times

Morning (Before 10am)
Daytime (10am - 1pm)
Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
Evening (After 5pm)
Weekends

Regular Hours

Mon 12:00 PM-10:00 PM
Tue 12:00 PM-10:00 PM
Wed 12:00 PM-10:00 PM
Thu 12:00 PM-10:00 PM
Fri 12:00 PM-10:00 PM
Sat 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM
Sun Closed

Work and Education

Loyola University of Chicago, MSW
Hood College, BA

Languages

English

Spanish