- Client-centered focus
- CBT strategies
- Addiction and codependency
About Shawn
Shawn Blakley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wisconsin with 30 years of experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and relationship concerns. He also addresses addictions and codependency, and supports those dealing with process addictions such as pornography, exercise, or gambling. Shawn aims to make the first step feel less daunting and encourages people who reach out for help.
Shawn creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk honestly about what’s going on. He listens closely to understand each person’s situation before suggesting ways forward. Sessions focus on practical steps that match the client’s goals and everyday life.
His work draws on client-centered therapy, which centers on the person’s experience and choices, and cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at how thoughts and actions affect mood and behavior. Those methods are used to address mood concerns, relationship patterns, and addictive behaviors.
Shawn emphasizes collaboration. He partners with people to set realistic goals and tries to make sessions feel useful from the start. Progress is tracked with small, clear steps rather than big promises.
People who reach out typically want straightforward help with coping skills, clearer boundaries, or breaking unhelpful patterns. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details to make sure they fit.
How these approaches shape online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person speaking and their experience. It involves reflective listening, empathy, and helping people name what matters to them. This approach is often useful for people who want to feel heard and understood as they sort through relationship or emotional concerns.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors influence mood and actions. It uses practical exercises and small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and address addictive patterns. CBT can be helpful when someone wants concrete tools to change patterns in daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Shawn works collaboratively to choose methods that fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. He will check in regularly and adjust techniques as progress unfolds so the work stays relevant and manageable.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce commuting time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use a quieter setting or avoid being on camera when they prefer. Ask about available formats and scheduling when you sign up.
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Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Wisconsin, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Shawn often address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and relationship issues. He also focuses on addictions, codependency, and process addictions like porn, exercise, or gambling.
What is Shawn's therapeutic style?
He offers a straightforward, nonjudgmental approach that centers on each person's experience. Sessions blend listening with practical steps to help people reach their goals.
How much experience does he have?
Shawn has 30 years of professional work experience in counseling and related settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Wisconsin. His practice is based in Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work together?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Shawn?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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