- Client-centered
- Cognitive-behavioral
- Practical strategies
About Shona
She creates a calm, respectful space where people can talk about difficult feelings. Sessions emphasize empathy and listening first. From there Shona helps people identify small changes that make daily life easier.
Her work often centers on stress management, low mood, self-esteem, and anxiety. She also supports people dealing with anger, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, career questions, addiction issues, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, and self-harm. These topics are addressed in straightforward, step-by-step ways.
Shona uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow each person’s pace and priorities. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Together these approaches aim to make coping skills practical and usable between sessions.
People who value a down-to-earth listener and doable strategies may find her approach helpful. She works to tailor each session to what the individual needs right now. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Louisiana
Languages
English
How client-centered and CBT work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead. The therapist reflects back concerns, asks questions, and helps the client set the pace. This approach is useful when someone needs a supportive space to sort out feelings and choices.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice patterns of thinking that increase stress or anxiety. It uses short exercises and practical experiments to test new ways of thinking and acting. CBT is often used for anxiety, low mood, stress, and self-esteem concerns.
Deciding which approach fits best is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and try methods that match their needs and preferences. Together they check what helps and adjust the plan as therapy progresses.
The profile does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm the current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist during the initial steps to learn how sessions can be arranged to match work, family, and daily routines.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Shona addresses stress and anxiety along with depression, self-esteem, anger, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, addictions, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, career issues, and self-harm.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is calm and straightforward. She listens first, then works with each person to try practical coping skills between sessions.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has 14 years of experience as a practicing therapist in Louisiana working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Louisiana and practices in that state.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
The original profile does not list session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.