Shobana Shanmugavelayutham , LCPC

Shobana Shanmugavelayutham is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois with 5 years of professional experience. She works with clients experiencing stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and challenges related to motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.

Shobana centers her work on the belief that each person is the expert on their own story and brings strengths that can be used to navigate difficult moments. She honors the courage it takes to pursue a more fulfilling and happier life and supports clients as they take initial and ongoing steps toward change.

In sessions she emphasizes empowerment and collaboration, offering steady guidance while helping clients build on their existing resources to address the challenges that brought them to therapy.

Could virtual therapy be the right fit for you?

Many people ask whether working with a therapist remotely can truly help. For a range of common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life changes - online therapy can be an effective alternative to meeting in person for many individuals.

One major benefit is flexibility. Clients can connect in the format that fits their routines and comfort level: video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility often makes it easier to keep therapy consistent even when schedules are busy or life is in flux.

Therapists offering remote care are licensed professionals, and clients have the option to switch to a different provider if they want a different fit. For many people, virtual therapy makes professional support more accessible while still allowing for meaningful therapeutic work.