Licensed to practice in Illinois and accepts 33 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD and 5 more.
Hi there, I’m Shelia Do you feel like the weight of the world is weighing you down? Life’s struggles are becoming unmanageable? Managing family, relationships and job is getting too hard? I help clients find a healthy perception of themselves and strengthen their relationships. We can partner to identify what works and what doesn’t to create a new path that works better. I have experience with individual, family, and group modalities and will use an integrative approach based on your needs. This may include: client-centered, mindfulness, solution focused, and trauma-informed techniques. I truly believe that having a good relationship and feeling comfortable with your therapist is an essential part of therapy. I provide a relaxed casual environment where you'll feel you can express yourself openly without judgement. I will warmly, but honestly guide you through your journey of change, adjustment, and growth. I look forward to talking with you and beginning a process that will lead to greater happiness, less stress, and an overall better quality of life.
In our first session together, will start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you’re facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow up sessions.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have been working with children, adults and families to strengthen relationships, build self-esteem, and help individuals through many of life's challenges for 20+ years. I also specialize in being a liaison in dealings with the Child Welfare, the Juvenile Justice and the Department of Corrections systems.
African Americans have historically been negatively affected by prejudice and discrimination in the health care system and this ultimately can lead to mistrust of mental health professionals. My mission is to support, assist and empower African Americans and youth of color by providing culturally sensitive, patient centered and community-engaged clinical care to help heal and begin anew.
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Cash - $125 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
Evernorth
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
UMR - Advocate Aurora Health
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Therapist help clients recognize and change negative thoughts and beliefs that may be affecting their emotions and behaviors.
5 ratings with written reviews
March 19, 2026
Can relate to me, very open-minded and easy to talk to.
January 3, 2026
Ms. Traylor direct approach with what I am dealing with is really helpful I look forward to my next sessions
July 9, 2025
I am very grateful to have her as my therapist. She has helped me out in many ways as I grow to truly love myself. I am extremely comfortable opening up and expressing myself with her without feeling judged or not heard.