- CBT for thought patterns
- DBT skills practice
- EMDR for trauma
About Shauna
Shauna Stimmel is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Idaho with eight years of experience. She holds a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a bachelor's in criminal psychology. Shauna lists stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting, self esteem, depression, and family concerns among the areas she works with.
Shauna blends evidence-based approaches with elements of her faith background when clients want that included. She often uses straightforward tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking and build coping skills. EMDR and Internal Family Systems are also part of her toolbox for processing trauma and inner parts work.
She has a history in crisis care and has supported people facing suicidal thoughts, self-harm, complex diagnoses, and addictive behaviors. That background informs how she plans sessions and prioritizes safety. She also works with parents on communication, conflict, and understanding child behavior.
Shauna describes her stance as nonjudgmental and accepting. She says she welcomes people regardless of belief system, gender, or sexual orientation. In practice that means practical conversations about values, identity, and how those shape choices.
People who come for help with guilt or shame will find approaches aimed at exploring those feelings and changing unhelpful thinking patterns. The work often combines skills practice, trauma processing when needed, and talking about family or faith influences on self-worth.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's priorities. It helps when a person needs space to talk through feelings like guilt and shame and to decide what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers practical exercises to shift unhelpful thinking. That approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and persistent self-critical beliefs.EMDR is a trauma-focused method that involves guided attention and memory processing. It is used when past events continue to cause strong emotional reactions, and can be paired with other approaches for support. Shauna will work together with each person to choose which methods fit their needs and aims and to adjust the pace as trust builds.
If you plan to work online, confirm the current session options before booking since the biography does not list formats. Many people find online work easier to fit into daily life because sessions can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or make it simpler to schedule around parenting or work. Therapists and licensed professionals can discuss how to structure sessions, which approaches to try first, and how to measure progress so the work stays practical and focused.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Idaho
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to guilt or shame?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, family problems, and specific issues like forgiveness, guilt and shame.
How would she approach feelings of guilt?
Shauna uses methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at thoughts and behaviors, and trauma-informed tools to process painful memories.
What is her clinical background?
She has eight years of experience and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, plus a bachelor's in criminal psychology.
Which credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Idaho.
Can I work with her if I don’t live in the U.S.?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.