- Compassionate approach
- Practical strategies
- Men's wellbeing focus
About Shawn
Shawn Alyea is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 30 years of experience. He focuses on men's wellbeing among other concerns and aims to make therapy approachable and practical. Shawn brings a warm, often humorous presence to sessions to help people get through hard moments and find hope again.
He works from a compassionate, respectful stance and emphasizes mutual respect in the therapeutic relationship. Sessions are guided by what each person wants to accomplish, with Shawn helping to set clear, manageable goals. He believes growth often comes out of the very challenges that bring people to therapy.
Shawn commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Narrative Therapy along with client-centered and mindfulness-informed methods. He also draws on motivational interviewing and expressive techniques to help people tell their story and test new ways of thinking or acting. These tools are used practically to address symptoms and daily struggles rather than as abstract theory.
Over three decades he has worked with people across the lifespan, from children to older adults, and with a wide range of concerns. Common issues include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related challenges, ADHD, bipolar concerns, trauma and abuse, and caregiver strain.
He encourages clear communication and shared decision making. Shawn aims to walk alongside people as they sort out emotions, rebuild routines, and pursue healthier patterns. For those considering therapy, he offers a steady, compassionate presence and practical strategies to use between sessions.
How Shawn’s approaches translate to online work
Shawn commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Narrative Therapy alongside client-centered methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and testing clearer, more useful thoughts and behaviors to ease anxiety and depression. Narrative Therapy helps people reframe their life stories so they can separate themselves from problems and see new possibilities. Client-Centered Therapy centers on the individual’s priorities and builds a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship to support change.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Shawn collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and day-to-day realities. He checks in about what helps and adjusts the plan as needed so therapy stays practical and aligned with what the person wants to achieve.
The original biography did not list specific online session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can help fit therapy into busy schedules by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a break, or making it easier to meet when leaving home is difficult. Licensed professionals can use these methods effectively at a distance, focusing on skills practice, story work, and goal setting that carry over into daily life.
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Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can Shawn help with?
He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related problems, ADHD, bipolar concerns, trauma and caregiver strain.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Shawn uses a compassionate, client-centered approach and mixes practical techniques with empathy and a dose of humor to help clients reach their goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of counseling experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Oklahoma and has worked with people across the lifespan.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oklahoma.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.