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
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.
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Experience
30+ years
Licensed
Oklahoma
Languages
English