Shannon Riley, PsyD, received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the highly accredited Illinois School of Professional Psychology.  She holds both a Masters and Bachelors degrees in Psychology and Special Education, concentrating in the areas of Learning Disabilities and Social/Emotional Disorders. Dr. Riley has been employed as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Parent Coach, Special Education Teacher and a Consultant. 

Dr. Riley has worked with a wide range of individuals in various settings including hospitals, residential centers, independent living, community mental health, outpatient clinics, public and private schools, therapeutic day schools, and private practice.  Dr. Riley has successfully worked with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages.  Dr. Riley attributes her ability to relate to a diverse client base through her genuine appreciation of life’s trials and tribulations, utilizing her sense of humor and keen listening skills to assist her in her clinical work. 

To address the needs of the elderly individuals, Dr. Riley completed her Doctoral Dissertation on Geriatric Depression.  Her dissertation defined and clarified the problems in diagnosis and treatment of geriatric depression.  In addition, effective diagnostic and therapeutic interventions were formulated and outlined so that they can be recognized and implemented in the clinical setting to assist physicians and mental health care providers.  Further, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions that can assist loved ones of elderly persons in effective diagnostic and management strategies were identified.

Dr. Riley is a member of the American Psychological Association, Illinois Psychological Association, Psi Chi (The National Honor Society in Psychology), Council for Exceptional Children, Learning Disabilities Association, and National Education Association.