- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma recovery
- Life purpose
About William
William Shahan is an Oklahoma Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 32 years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem concerns. He also addresses life purpose and a range of related issues such as panic, obsessions and compulsions, and mood or personality concerns.
William focuses on plain, practical work in sessions. He helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck. He teaches emotion regulation and coping strategies people can use between meetings. Conversations are direct and focused on what feels most urgent to the client.
Over three decades he has supported people dealing with grief, divorce and separation, domestic violence aftermath, hospice and end-of-life issues, and aging-related concerns. He also works with attachment and avoidant personality issues, impulsivity, and sexual dysfunction when those are part of a person's distress. He names strengths and practical steps alongside exploring difficult memories.
His approach is depth-oriented and evidence-informed. Expect an emphasis on understanding how past experiences shape current behavior and on building skills for day-to-day functioning. He blends exploration of meaning with concrete tools for managing symptoms.
Sessions aim to help someone who feels directionless after a big life change identify next steps. William helps people clarify values and try small experiments to test new directions. He asks direct questions and suggests manageable practices to see what fits in real life.
Approaches used in remote sessions and how they help
William uses evidence-informed techniques that explore how past experiences shape current feelings and behavior while also teaching skills people can use day to day. One common thread is depth-oriented work that looks at attachment and long-standing patterns to clarify why certain reactions keep happening; this can help when someone feels stuck after a major life change. Another strand emphasizes practical emotion regulation and coping strategies that reduce overwhelm and make daily functioning easier, useful for panic, anxiety, anger, and mood symptoms.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide what feels most helpful based on their goals, history, and what they want to try. That may mean alternating between reflective sessions and skills-focused meetings until a useful balance is found.
If you are considering remote sessions, confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people prefer sessions that focus on concrete tools they can practice between meetings, while others choose longer conversations that examine life purpose and past influences. Discussing how sessions will be scheduled and what to expect is part of the initial match and scheduling process.
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Primary focus
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Experience
32+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem concerns, plus related issues like panic, OCD symptoms, and life purpose.
How would he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses a depth-oriented, evidence-informed approach that combines exploring past patterns with teaching emotion regulation and practical coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 32 years of professional experience as a therapist working with adults on complex emotional and life changes.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an Oklahoma Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Oklahoma.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from another country?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.