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Shawnene Weeks

Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions

LCSW Louisiana

Experience
8 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Shawnene

Shawnene Weeks is a Louisiana-based licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, depression, and significant life changes. She draws on eight years of clinical experience to offer practical strategies and emotional support, emphasizing empowerment and respect for each person’s story.

Background and approach

Her practice pays careful attention to issues such as caregiver stress, women’s experiences, relationship and family dynamics, and trauma-related concerns. Her work blends evidence-based methods with a client-centered stance, creating a collaborative space where clients can identify goals and build skills for recovery and growth.

Shawnene incorporates approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and EMDR to tailor interventions to individual needs. She also supports people dealing with ADHD, substance use challenges, codependency, and impulses that interfere with daily life.

Shawnene aims to help clients develop resilience, clearer self-understanding, and practical coping tools. Her style is compassionate and culturally aware, focusing on personalized care that honors each client’s background and priorities.

Therapeutic approaches and online care for practical change

Shawnene often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, and everyday stress. CBT focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors to improve emotional well-being. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another approach she uses to encourage values-driven action and greater psychological flexibility, which can be helpful for coping with life transitions, chronic stress, and avoidance patterns.

She also practices Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where clients set the pace and focus. Determining the best combination of approaches is a collaborative process; the therapist works with each person to explore goals, preferences, and responses to different techniques to find what fits best.

Online therapy with Shawnene is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it possible to access care from home or work. These formats provide scheduling flexibility and multiple ways to engage with therapeutic work, so clients can choose the method that matches their comfort level and lifestyle.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Shawnene commonly work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, self-esteem issues, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, anger, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include ADHD, caregiver stress, adoption and foster care issues, and women's concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, focusing on empowerment and practical skills. She combines compassion with structured methods to help clients identify goals and build coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral issues. That experience informs how she matches approaches to each person's needs.
What credentials does she hold and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the credential LCSW and holds the Louisiana license LA LCSW 14247. She practices in Louisiana.
Which languages are sessions available in and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions with her?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability and are managed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on those factors.
What are the first steps to begin therapy with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability. The process helps pair needs with an appropriate therapist.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityMidlife crisisPersonality disordersSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Louisiana

Languages

English