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Shawn Alyea

Compassionate counselor blending skills and story

LPC Oklahoma

Experience
30 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Intimacy-related issues
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Shawn

Shawn Alyea is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with three decades of experience providing compassionate, creative care in Oklahoma. He emphasizes respect and warmth in his work, believing that even amid difficult life events people can find hope and moments of joy.

Background and approach

Shawn blends a grounded, client-centered stance with gentle humor to create a respectful space where clients feel valued as they pursue personal goals. Drawing chiefly on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and narrative-oriented practices, Shawn pairs structured skill-building with opportunities to explore personal stories and meaning.

He also incorporates expressive techniques to help people process emotions related to depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, and many life transitions. Shawn has worked with a wide age range of clients and brings a collaborative, strengths-based approach to therapy that focuses on practical steps toward healing and growth.

Clients who seek help for issues such as stress, intimacy concerns, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, caregiver strain, or feelings of isolation may find his mix of empathy and pragmatic tools useful. Shawn welcomes people who are ready to explore change and is experienced at walking alongside them through the ups and downs of the therapeutic journey.

Approaches that Guide Online Work



Shawn commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical coping skills for issues like anxiety, depression, and stress. He also employs Client-Centered Therapy, which centers on empathetic listening and respect so clients can explore their feelings at their own pace and build self-directed insight. Narrative Therapy is used at times to help people reframe personal stories and separate themselves from limiting problem-focused identities, a useful approach for grief, shame, and relationship concerns.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the collaborative process. Shawn partners with each person to clarify goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful and aligned with their values and preferences.

Online therapy formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling and communication style. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity through life changes, and access consistent support from a licensed professional without the need to travel to an office.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Shawn commonly address?
He works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem problems, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue, along with many related topics such as abandonment, caregiving stress, and isolation.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Shawn blends client-centered care with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and narrative techniques, often adding expressive methods to help people process feelings and learn practical coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
He brings 30 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor and supervisor practicing in Oklahoma.
What are Shawn's credentials and where is he based?
He holds the LPC credential and practices in Oklahoma; his license is listed as OK LPC 2201.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are conducted in English, and international clients are accepted.
Which session formats does he offer?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How is pricing structured for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefIntimacy-related issuesDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Oklahoma

Languages

English