- CBT and narrative
- Mindfulness methods
- Expressive techniques
About Shawn
Shawn Alyea is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma with 30 years of experience. He works with stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, depression, and other life changes. He also helps people facing relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, bipolar challenges, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
Shawn emphasizes straightforward, person-focused counseling with moments of humor. He believes growth can come from difficult experiences and aims to help people move toward their goals. Sessions focus on practical steps as well as making sense of personal stories.
His usual counseling methods include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Narrative Therapy, combined with expressive techniques. These tools are used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns, try small behavior changes, and reframe the stories people tell about themselves. The result is concrete actions people can use between sessions.
Shawn has worked with a broad age range and many life stages. He has helped people dealing with grief, divorce, caregiver stress, attachment and abandonment concerns, autism and Asperger syndrome, aging issues, and feelings of isolation. He is familiar with challenges such as impulsivity, jealousy, guilt, and forgiveness.
People considering sessions can expect clear discussion about goals and steps to try. Shawn offers a practical, conversational approach that focuses on what a person wants to change and how to get there over time.
How his approaches translate to online work
Shawn often blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Narrative Therapy in his work. CBT focuses on spotting thinking patterns and testing small behavior changes to reduce distress. Narrative Therapy helps people examine the stories they tell about themselves and try alternative interpretations that open new choices.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Shawn will discuss goals and preferences in early sessions and together decide which methods to emphasize. The choice is collaborative and can shift as needs change.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to keep appointments during life transitions or work commitments. Confirm the current session formats before booking so arrangements match the reader's schedule and technology needs.
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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, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, bipolar, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and related challenges such as abandonment and isolation.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses client-centered, practical counseling that combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Narrative Therapy with expressive techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Oklahoma, working across many ages and life stages.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oklahoma.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin with a first appointment?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.