Mr. Corey W. Shumate was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, West Garfield Park, Austin Community, and Ravenswood areas. Mr. Shumate graduated from Proviso West High School. Mr. Shumate completed his Associate of General Science at Triton College. He completed his undergraduate education at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Soon after receiving his bachelor’s, Mr. Shumate attended Lakeview College of Nursing, earning a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing. After working for more than six years as a registered nurse, charge nurse, and nursing supervisor on psychiatric units, Mr. Shumate decided to pursue the advanced practice nurse degree at the University of St. Francis in Joliet, Illinois. It is there that he earned his Master of Science in Nursing, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Degree.

Mr. Shumate has practiced for the past four years. Mr. Shumate specializes in depression, anxiety, mood disorders, substance abuse, sleep disorders, and ADHD. He considers himself a ‘forever student,’ eager to build on his academic foundations in advanced nurse practice and psychiatry through continued coursework and professional development. His hunger for knowledge and determination to turn information into action has contributed to his most recent success and the start of Ear to Ear Behavioral Health Solutions.

My goal is to meet everyone where they’re at in life, then use a psychosocial approach to assist them in their growth to a better lifestyle. I will provide a safe space for clients to express their feelings, thoughts and behavior. My sessions will consist of counseling, encouragement, and support. Helping others better themselves has always been my passion and I plan to do just that.

My approach to therapy is integrative and client centered. I believe that our personal life experiences have shaped each and every one of us in a unique way; that very unique quality in every individual is something I strongly advocate to embrace. My mission is to work with others and to awaken hope and possibility into people lives, and promote healing in a safe, supportive and comforting environment.