Shawn Alyea, LPC

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Calm, practical counseling with compassion

Details

Name	Shawn Alyea
Credentials	LPC
Based in	Oklahoma
Licensed in	Oklahoma
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	30

About Shawn

Shawn Alyea is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma with 30 years of experience. He aims to create a warm, respectful space where people feel heard and valued. Shawn uses a down-to-earth style and often brings gentle humor to sessions to ease tense moments.

He believes hard times can lead to growth, and he helps people find hope and practical steps forward. Shawn works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and ADHD.

Background and approach

He also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, caregiver stress, and life transitions. Shawn draws on Narrative Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with Client-Centered and Mindfulness approaches. He blends talking, skill practice, and expressive techniques to help people reach their goals.

Sessions focus on what the person wants to change and small steps to get there. Over three decades he has helped people across the lifespan with struggles like loneliness, impulsivity, forgiveness, and changes after divorce. He tailors his pace and methods to each person’s needs and preferences.

Shawn describes his work as compassion-driven and creative while staying focused on helpful, concrete work. People who want a pragmatic counselor with a compassionate manner may find a good match here. Shawn offers collaborative support aimed at restoring daily functioning and improving emotional coping.

What this therapist works with

His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Intimacy-related issues among the things Shawn works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Shawn among the ways he works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Shawn among the ways he works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Shawn among the ways he works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Shawn among the ways he works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Shawn among the ways he works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Shawn directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Shawn directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How Shawn Uses Narrative and CBT Online

Shawn integrates Narrative Therapy to help people reframe their life stories and notice patterns that shape feelings and choices. This approach is useful for concerns like grief, identity questions, and feelings of emptiness because it focuses on meaning and alternative storylines. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and practice different behaviors and skills that reduce anxiety and depression symptoms.

Sessions emphasize collaboration to find the right mix of methods. Shawn will talk with each person about their goals, try approaches that match those goals, and adjust the plan as progress and preferences become clear. Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work together, not a one-time decision.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation and skill practice; phone sessions can be a quicker option when bandwidth or camera use is an issue. Live chat and text messaging let people check in more flexibly between longer sessions or fit short conversations into a busy day. These options make therapy easier to fit around work, caregiving, and other obligations while keeping the focus on steady, practical progress.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does Shawn commonly help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, ADHD, bipolar, and related concerns like guilt, shame, and isolation.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

Shawn uses a blend of Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to help people tell their story and make practical changes.

What kind of background does he bring to sessions?

He has 30 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor and brings a compassionate, creative style with straightforward, goal-focused work.

Where is Shawn located and licensed?

He practices in Oklahoma and holds the LPC credential listed as OK LPC.

Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available online?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps start the process of working with him?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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