- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions recovery
- Trauma-informed care
About Shawntrell
Shawntrell Moore is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 17 years of experience. He works with people who are carrying stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, relationship and family problems, and trauma and abuse, including related issues like abandonment, attachment struggles, and feelings of emptiness.
He focuses on practical, straightforward work. He helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, learn new coping skills, and reduce conflict between actions and values. Sessions aim to increase insight and build concrete strategies for daily life and recovery from substance use where relevant.
Shawntrell blends several evidence-informed methods. He uses trauma-informed care approaches to recognize and respond to the impact of past harm. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to identify and change patterns of thinking that fuel guilt, shame, and anxiety. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills help with distress tolerance and emotion regulation.
Motivational Interviewing is part of his way of helping people find their own reasons to change. Solution-Focused Therapy helps set small, practical goals and track progress. He also offers recovery coaching alongside individual counseling when substance use is part of the concern.
He welcomes questions from people who are worried about how guilt or shame affect their choices and relationships. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and details. Shawntrell works in Illinois and holds the LCPC credential.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Shawntrell works from evidence-informed techniques that translate into practical session work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on noticing and changing thought patterns that fuel shame and guilt; sessions often include simple exercises and homework to practice new ways of thinking. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers skills for tolerating distress and regulating strong emotions, which can be taught and practiced in-session and reviewed between appointments. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their own reasons for change and set small achievable goals in areas like recovery or relationship behavior.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will talk with each person about their situation, goals, and what feels most useful, then try methods that fit those needs. Adjustments are made over time based on what helps the person make steady, manageable changes.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and letting people join from locations that reduce disruption to daily routines. Licensed professionals can use these formats to keep consistent support while focusing on practical tools for managing guilt, shame, and recovery.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, and trauma and abuse, plus related concerns like abandonment, attachment issues, and body image.
How does he approach guilt or shame in sessions?
He uses practical approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice thinking patterns and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to manage strong emotions connected to guilt or shame.
How much experience does he have?
He has 17 years of clinical experience working with people facing mental health and addiction concerns.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is an Illinois LCPC and practices in Illinois.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working together?
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.