- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Shawn
Shawn Alyea is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma with 30 years of experience. He works with adults who carry heavy guilt or shame alongside stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief, ADHD and other life changes. Shawn writes plainly and uses humor at times to keep sessions grounded rather than clinical.
He centers conversations on what matters to the client and on practical steps forward. Sessions often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Narrative Therapy ideas to identify patterns, reframe difficult self-talk, and test small behavior changes. Mindfulness and motivational techniques are added when helpful to build focus and motivation.
Shawn describes his style as creative and person-focused. He draws on expressive methods to help people name feelings and tell the story they are living. That can include looking at how past events shape current choices and experimenting with different ways of responding.
He has worked with a wide age range and a broad set of concerns, including intimacy-related issues, compassion fatigue, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, caregiver stress, and issues around abandonment, forgiveness, and isolation. Guilt and shame are explicitly noted among his focus areas.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Shawn aims to help clients find clearer thinking and manageable steps to reduce the weight of guilt and shame, while keeping expectations realistic. International clients may be accepted; confirm current session options before booking.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Shawn commonly combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Narrative Therapy in work with clients. CBT focuses on spotting and testing thoughts and behaviors that keep someone stuck, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and guilt. Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from the story they tell about past events and consider alternative, less blaming narratives.He may also draw on mindfulness techniques to improve moment-to-moment noticing and on motivational interviewing to strengthen commitment to small changes. Each approach is presented in plain terms so clients can try ideas and see what helps. Deciding which mix to use is a collaborative process between the therapist and the client based on goals, preferences, and what comes up in early sessions.
The practical benefits of working online include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time so work or family routines are easier to keep. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. The therapist will discuss how to structure sessions to match your schedule and what methods will best support reducing the burden of guilt and shame.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, ADHD, trauma, and a range of related issues including guilt and shame.
How does he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral and Narrative ideas to name unhelpful thoughts, reframe stories you tell about yourself, and test small behavior changes that reduce shame-based patterns.
What is his professional background?
Shawn has practiced as an LPC in Oklahoma for 30 years and has experience across many emotional and life challenges.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma and practices from that state.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
International clients are accepted; check the session options and any regional requirements before scheduling.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current online session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a 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.