Illinois
Cris Shane, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Christina is an LCSW with over 30 years of experience in diverse mental health settings ranging from academic/psychiatric departments (in-patient and out-patient), private practice, and working for the Department of Defense/US Army (with active-duty soldiers and soldiers transitioning to civilian life). Christina obtained her Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Chicago.
She has a strong belief in human resilience and confidence in self-determination that is reflected in her approach to working with patients. She believes that a strength-based and mindful approach in collaborating with others will lead to the development of skills required to meet life's challenges/stresses and will create greater emotional and psychological wellness.
Her focus is on anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD, and other trauma-related issues.
I work with
Accepted insurances
- 6 Degrees
- 90 Degree Benefits
- Aegis LLC
- Aetna/ First Health
- Aetna
- Aetna Affordable Health Choices/ Aetna Voluntary
- Aetna EAP
- Allstate Benefits (through Allied Benefit Systems)
- American Continental (Aetna Senior Supplemental)
- Assured Benefit Administrators
- Boon-Chapman Administrators/ Wellnet Healthcare
- Christian Brothers Services
I specialize in
- Anxiety
- Chronic or Terminal Illness
- Depression
- Grief and Bereavement
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorder
- Self Esteem
- Social Anxiety
- Stress
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Aviation Professionals
- Cancer Allied
Treatment approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Psychodynamic
- Trauma Focused
Communities I work with
- Aviation Professionals
- Cancer Allied
- Military/Veteran Allied
Education
Master of Social Work
University of ChicagoGraduated 1988