Dr. Shirley Dorough-Carlson

Dr. Shirley Dorough-Carlson

Psy.D.

Dr. Dorough-Carlson has expertise in the following areas:

  • Abuse
  • ADD/ADHD
  • Adult Children of Alcoholics
  • Bullying
  • Divorce
  • Family Problems
  • Giftedness
  • Grief & Loss
  • Infidelity
  • Intimacy Issues
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital Concerns
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
  • Panic Disorder
  • Parenting
  • Phobias
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Postpartum
  • School Problems
  • Self-Harm
  • Sleep/Insomnia
  • Trauma
  • Work Issues


About Dr. Shirley Dorough-Carlson

Dr. Shirley Dorough-Carlson is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in Child and Adolescent Psychology. Dr. Dorough-Carlson has worked with adults, children, adolescents and their families for over 20 years. She specializes in working with adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, divorce, and parenting concerns. As well as extensive experience in facilitating families navigating ADHD issues, school noncompliance, divorce, mood disorders, IEP issues, oppositional defiance, and helping young adults transition into the adult stage of life.


She received her Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. In addition, Dr. Dorough-Carlson completed a two year training program in Marriage and Family Therapy through the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy. She earned her M.A. Degree in Clinical Psychology from Roosevelt University and graduated from the University of Missouri – St. Louis with a B.A. in Psychology.

Get in touch

As experienced, licensed and professional therapists, our goal is to help you resolve your challenges.  Our door is always open to help you through any crisis.

  • Where to find us

    Our office is located at 640 N River Rd #108

    Naperville, IL 60563

  • What to expect

    We understand that making this type of request is often a difficult step, so we will do our best to guide you through the process.


    Your contact will be handled by one of our Client Care Specialists. Once we connect with you, we will ask you for some information. Questions may include:


    How can we help?

    What is your availability for an appointment time?

    What is your health insurance?


    Once your appointment is scheduled, you will be sent an email confirmation with new client paperwork.

  • How to contact us

    Call us at 630-718-0717 ext. 240 or email us at clientcare@fvinstitute.com.

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