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Oksana Shiell

CBT-informed therapist with relational focus

LMFT Arkansas

Experience
18 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Parenting, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English, Russian, Ukrainian
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About Oksana

Oksana Shiell brings a practical, evidence-informed perspective grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy while integrating other relational and emotion-focused methods.

Background and approach

She is an LMFT with nearly two decades of clinical work and supervision experience, and she uses structured techniques alongside empathic listening to help clients address stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, and navigating life transitions. Her approach blends goal-oriented strategies with attention to emotions and interpersonal patterns, tailoring conversations and plans to each person's circumstances.

In addition to primary concerns, Oksana pays attention to related issues such as attachment and communication difficulties, aging and geriatric matters, body image, isolation, immigration stress, and responses to loss or separation. She works in English, Russian, and Ukrainian and holds licenses in California and Arkansas as an LMFT.

Oksana frames therapy as a collaborative process that balances practical skills building with deeper exploration of values and relationships. Prospective clients should expect a thoughtful mix of techniques selected to match their goals, with flexibility to adjust focus as progress unfolds.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Oksana often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical coping skills for issues like anxiety, stress, and anger. She also draws on client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathic listening and collaborative goal setting to ensure the work reflects each person's values and priorities. When emotional regulation or intense affect is present, elements of dialectical behavior therapy can be incorporated to teach distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness skills.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process; the therapist works with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. Early sessions typically clarify priorities and introduce techniques, and the plan is adjusted together as progress and preferences emerge.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it possible to access consistent care with greater scheduling flexibility. These options allow for skills practice between sessions and different ways of communicating depending on what feels most helpful for the client.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns can she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, and also addresses related areas such as attachment, body image, isolation, and immigration issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Oksana combines cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered empathy and emotion-focused interventions to provide both practical skills and attention to relational or emotional patterns.
How long has she practiced?
She has 18 years of experience, including work before and after licensure as well as roles in clinical supervision since 2017.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds LMFT credentials in California and Arkansas with license details CA LMFT 50698 and AR LMFT M2402001 and is located in Arkansas.
What languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Russian, and Ukrainian; international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is pricing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationForgivenessImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

California, Arkansas

Languages

English, Russian, Ukrainian