- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Shawna
Shawna Theriot is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with 22 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. Shawna also helps with issues tied to adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and transitions such as divorce or aging.
She describes a straightforward, person-focused way of working. Sessions center on the client's goals and use practical methods to address daily stressors like parenting, work demands, and relationship strain. Shawna blends listening with concrete tools so people can manage symptoms and make decisions that fit their life.
Her background includes trauma work and support for people who were in foster care. She has experience with teens facing bullying and self-esteem struggles, adults balancing work and family, and caregivers needing relief and coping strategies. She also offers grief support and end-of-life assistance.
Shawna uses a mix of approaches, including Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy. She sometimes incorporates art and music activities as part of sessions when that suits the person's goals.
Services are provided in English and offered in Texas. Shawna notes that people benefit from a clear plan and practical skills, and she works with each person to identify small, achievable steps toward greater day-to-day balance.
How Shawna uses approaches in online sessions
Shawna integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in a practical way online. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters most to the person so they decide next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors, and teaches simple skills to reduce anxiety or manage low mood.She also uses mindfulness practices to help with stress and grounding. Mindfulness exercises are brief and can be practiced between sessions to reduce reactivity and build focus. Together these approaches offer both space to talk and concrete tools to try between meetings. Finding the right mix is part of the work; she will collaborate with the person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences.
Confirm current session formats before booking since options can change. The biography indicates experience using video, phone, and text in practice previously, but please verify what is available now. Online sessions can make scheduling easier, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so therapy fits into busy days.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to feeling stuck?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes such as job shifts or relationship endings.
How does she approach someone unsure about next steps?
She combines client-centered conversations with practical tools from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approaches to clarify goals and create small, doable steps.
What experience does she bring to these issues?
Shawna has 22 years of clinical experience, including trauma, foster care support, caregiver stress, grief work, and work-life balance concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and practices in that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are provided?
Confirm current session options before booking; the biography notes she has provided video, phone, and text in past practice but ask to verify what is offered now.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.