Shana Sexton, LCSW — ESA Letter Provider in Illinois
23+ years of experience in the mental health field, lifelong animal lover, Dog Mom
LCSW – Licensed Clinical Social Worker
About Shana Sexton
I earned my Master of Social Work degree in 2003 and have been in private practice since 2017. My past experience includes work in child welfare, where I gained experience with complex families facing challenging issues like substance abuse and domestic violence and developed an understanding of trauma. Additionally, I worked for many years with children and adults with disabilities in residential, school, work and clinic settings. This provided me with an appreciation for the special challenges that come with parenting a child with special needs throughout life, which I bring to my work with clients who are in this circumstance. I am a lifelong animal lover and dog mom who understands the important role that pets play in providing emotional support. My goal is to provide a straight forward, professional and collaborative process for assessing your need for an ESA letter.
ESA Evaluation Services
Shana Sexton is a licensed LCSW with a background in clinical social work and mental health support, bringing over 23 years of clinical experience. Shana provides emotional support animal evaluations through ESA Letter Online, offering individualized assessments designed to determine whether an ESA would be therapeutically beneficial for each client.
Shana is licensed to practice in Illinois, where Shana conducts ESA evaluations in accordance with each state's professional licensing standards and regulations.
Every evaluation follows HUD-compliant standards under the Fair Housing Act. Shana assesses conditions such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other mental health challenges to provide clinically sound documentation when an ESA is determined to be appropriate. The process is fully HIPAA-compliant, ensuring client information remains protected throughout.
ESA Letter in Illinois
Shana is licensed to conduct ESA evaluations for residents of Illinois. If you live in Illinois and believe an emotional support animal could benefit your mental health, Shana can provide a professional clinical assessment and, if clinically appropriate, issue an ESA letter that meets Fair Housing Act requirements for Illinois landlords, HOAs, and property managers.
Verified Credentials
License Type
LCSW – Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Years of Clinical Experience
23+ years
States Licensed
1 state
What to Expect from Your Evaluation
- ✓Personalized clinical evaluation via secure message, phone, or video
- ✓Licensed mental health assessment and clinical documentation
- ✓HUD-compliant ESA letter for housing accommodation if clinically appropriate
- ✓Full refund if your evaluation does not result in approval
- ✓HIPAA-compliant process — your information is protected
Start Your ESA Evaluation with Shana
Begin your clinical evaluation and request Shana as your clinician. We'll do our best to match you — subject to availability in your state.
Mental health professionals can only evaluate clients in states where they hold a valid license. Shana is licensed in Illinois. If you live in a different state, we'll match you with another licensed professional in your area.