Shannon Suffoletto, Certified Mental Performance Consultant

Shannon Suffoletto

(She/Her/Hers)

Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

Accepting clients
Updated yesterday
20 years in practice

I specialize in achieving peak performance through the integration of the mind and the body.

My approach centers around the mind/body connection. I love where athleticism meets artistry and believe this is the space where peak performance (flow) exists! I employ creative, trauma-informed, neurobiologically based approaches and see the creativity, beauty and potential in each individual.

Remote
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
Treats suicidal ideation
WhiteCisgender WomanHeterosexualSpiritual, not religiousLGBTQIA+ ally
ScheduleAreas of focusTreatmentsLocationRemotePaymentCredentialsOther

Practice hours (CDT)

Sun
closed
Mon
8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Tue
8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Wed
8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Thu
8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Fri
8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sat
closed

Accepts new patients after hospitalization for

  • Manic episodes
  • Severe depression
  • Self-harming behavior
  • Suicidal intent or a plan
  • Escalating reckless or impulsive behavior
  • Suicide attempt
  • Eating disorders
  • Substance use
  • Severe emotional stress or trauma

Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Athletic Performance
  • Athletic/Sports performance
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Body Image
  • Burnout
  • Career
  • Chronic Illness/Pain
  • Compulsive Exercise
  • Depression
  • Eating Concerns
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness/Isolation
  • Panic
  • Peer Difficulties
  • Perfectionism
  • Performance Anxiety
  • Physical Stress
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
  • Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
  • Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
  • School Concerns
  • Self-Esteem
  • Social Anxiety
  • Trauma
  • Women's Issues
  • Work/Life Balance

Age groups

  • Children (under 10)
  • Preteens (10-12)
  • Teens (13-17)
  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)

Special groups

  • Active duty military
  • Adult children of alcoholics
  • Athletes
  • Body positivity
  • Neurodivergent people
  • People in the foster care system
  • People of color
  • People who are bisexual
  • People who identify as gay
  • People who identify as lesbian
  • People who identify as non-binary
  • People who identify as queer
  • People with disabilities
  • People with HIV or AIDS
  • Professional Healthcare Providers
  • Transgender
  • Veterans

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Individual Therapy
  • Assessment/Evaluation
  • Medication Management

Treatments

  • Coaching
  • Self Psychology
  • Social Skills Training
  • Play Therapy
  • Body Image Therapy
  • Dance/Movement Therapy
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Behavior Therapy
  • Counseling
  • Brief Psychotherapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Training

Remote options

  • Voice

Payment options

$150per session

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – Illinois
  • In-network insurance
  • Out-of-network insurance
  • Out-of-pocket
  • I offer a free consultation

Payment methods

  • Credit Card
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Venmo
  • Zelle

Credentials

Licenses

  • Professional Counselor

    IDPR

    180.005456, Illinois

  • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

    CSWMFT Board

    E.2607009, Ohio

Certificates

  • Certification as a Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC)

    Association for Applied Sport Psychology

    A CMPC helps individuals and teams enhance their performance by developing mental skills and strategies. I focus on the psychological aspects of performance, such as confidence, focus, and resilience, and self-regulation to help clients achieve their goals in various fields, including sports, performing arts, and the workplace

  • Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist

    American Dance Therapy Association

    Dance/movement therapy is a form of psychotherapy that utilizes movement as the primary medium for therapeutic interaction and intervention. The focus is on achieving peak performance by getting out of one's head (thoughts) and integrating the mind and body.

Education

  • Columbia College Chicago

    MA (Master of Arts in Counseling), 2002

    Dance/Movement Therapy.