Shannon Daidone (she/her)

LCPC
Accepting Clients

Grounded, compassionate therapy to help you heal, grow, and reconnect with yourself. Let’s find your way forward—together.

Counselor in Chiacgo, IL

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Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

I work best with folks navigating life transitions, seeking space to feel seen, heard, and supported. My ideal clients are often processing identity shifts, grief, burnout, or relationship changes. I offer a warm, affirming space for deep reflection and growth. I'm LGBTQ+ allied, kink-aware, and open/polyamory positive—welcoming all expressions of self and relationship. Together, we’ll explore what healing and alignment look like for you.

My Background and Approach

I'm a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over a decade of experience supporting clients through anxiety, identity exploration, relationship conflict, grief, and depression. I specialize in creating safe, affirming spaces for individuals to explore who they are—without judgment or shame. My approach is grounded in psychodynamic and somatic practices, with a focus on collaboration, curiosity, and compassion. I believe the heart of therapy lies in a meaningful and safe relationship—where you feel seen, valued, and supported. I'm LGBTQ+ allied, kink-aware, and affirming of open and non-traditional relationships. I also bring a lens of social justice to my work, recognizing the impact of systemic oppression on mental health. Whether you're feeling stuck, in transition, or seeking deeper self-understanding, I’m here to walk alongside you as you move toward greater clarity, connection, and healing.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

As a member of the LGBTQ+ and kink/poly communities, I’m passionate about creating spaces where people feel seen and respected. I actively engage in advocacy and community education to reduce mental health stigma, particularly for marginalized groups. I lead trainings on topics like trauma, identity, and wellness, and strive to center equity in both my work and relationships. I aim to be an intentional ally—meeting each person with humility, openness, and a willingness to listen and learn. Outside of therapy, I foster dogs and share my home with animals in need as they await their forever families. This work reminds me of the power of safety, care, and belonging—all of which I try to bring into the therapy space. These values guide me every day and shape how I support others on their path to healing and self-understanding.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Humanistic Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment Theory
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Harm Reduction Therapy
  • Holistic Therapy
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Sex Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists Relationship Issues
Other Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Bipolar
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Career Counseling
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy
  • Women's Issues

Qualifications

License
LCPC, State of Illinois · #180.012071
Supervision
Provides supervision to apprentice therapists · currently accepting supervisees
Years in practice
9 years
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Aetna PPO
  • United Healthcare Optum
I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
In-person & Telehealth
Both available

Location

Primary Location

3166 N Lincoln Ave Ste 400B
Chiacgo, IL 60657
(224) 999-0677

Access & Transport

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance (ADA compliant)
  • Gender-neutral bathrooms
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At A Glance

  • Experience: 9 years of practice
  • Rate: $165 - 165/session

Info

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3166 N Lincoln Ave Ste 400B
Chiacgo, IL 60657

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