My name is Shawn Alyea. I've been a Licensed Professional Counselor and supervisor in Oklahoma for 30 years.
I practice compassion driven, creative counseling with a dose of humor. I believe even during the tough times in life we can find hope and joy. In fact, growth most often occurs during the circumstances that lead us to seek support. I operate from a compassionate perspective and believe everyone deserves to be respected and valued. That is central to my relationship with clients.
I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy/Narrative therapy approaches along with a variety of expressive techniques to reach a point of healing. I find this to be most effective when with people towards their personal goals.
I’ve worked with clients age 3 to 97 addressing the spectrum of human emotions from depression and anxiety to grief, anger, love, divorce and changes in life. I look forward to walking along side you during your journey!
Professional experience
30 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Coping with grief and loss Intimacy related issues Depression Coping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Caregiver issues and stress, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia
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Shawn genuinely cares and takes time to get to know a person.
Written on Jul 27, 2021 after therapy with Shawn for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management
Shawn has continued to be an excellent counselor
Written on Nov 23, 2020 after therapy with Shawn for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
Shawn is kind and easy to talk to and work with. His thoughtful and insightful approach allowed me to think thru my own issues and come to resolutions. He is attentive, caring and compassionate. He truly cares about his clients and it is felt and shown in his interactions. He was always pleasant and has a great sense of humour. A great counsellor all around!
Written on Sep 23, 2020 after therapy with Shawn for 4 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse
Shawn has been the best counselor I've ever had. As someone with mental illness for nthe past 18 years, he has really helped me improve myself.
Written on Sep 03, 2020 after therapy with Shawn for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Being skeptic about it all, but when i got matched with Shawn, I forgot how quickly the positive progress came. Great listener and even better help provider. Can't be more grateful.
Written on Aug 27, 2020 after therapy with Shawn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Shawn is a wonderful counselor! He really takes the time to listen to your thoughts, concerns, etc. He is very patient and kind, and it seems like he has a lot of experience too!
Written on Jul 06, 2020 after therapy with Shawn for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
I've been talking with Shawn for around 2 months now, and he has been really supportive and he never makes me feel like my emotions and thoughts are invalid. He is always present and he listens intently to everything I have to say. He never dismisses me or make me feel that any of my thoughts or feelings are unworthy or trivial, which is something I have immense need for. I have confidence that he would be able to restore me sense of self-worth and self-confidence in time, and that I'll be in a better state of mind with his guidance..
Written on May 26, 2020 after therapy with Shawn for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Shawn Alyea is kind, understanding and professional. He has been an outstanding therapist! He is responsive, empathetic, and really very helpful. He listens carefully, politely and gives a safe, reassuring, and non-judgmental environment. I felt energized and full of life and positivity after every session. I'm much better now after exercises which he told me to do so. worked really well. I would definitely recommend him to anyone.
Written on May 24, 2020 after therapy with Shawn for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes
Shawn, is everything a counselor should be. Supportive, caring, and insightful. He doesn't judge and guides me through the many emotions a widow goes through during the first year. He responds quickly when he sees that I am having a bad day and reminds me that I can handle the bad day. I appreciate all that he does. I am thankful for him.
Written on May 07, 2020 after therapy with Shawn for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Simply kind, understanding, and knowledgeable.
Written on Apr 19, 2020 after therapy with Shawn for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Shawn is very kind and compassionate. He shows a true care for the individual and offers great advice.
Written on Apr 08, 2020 after therapy with Shawn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Shawn is kind and encouraging. He is willing to build his counseling around my needs and personality.
Written on Apr 08, 2020 after therapy with Shawn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and self esteem
Shawn has truly impressed me and that's not easy to do! I'm extremely happy with him.
Written on Apr 08, 2020 after therapy with Shawn for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Shawn is an amazing and very caring counsellor. His warmth and humbleness makes it very pleasant to open up and talk with him. I was very nervous of what it would be like when I started BetterHelp, but I'm very pleased that I can weekly meet with someone I trust and that care about me. Thank you so much :)
Written on Apr 07, 2020 after therapy with Shawn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
I felt at ease talking with Shawn and expressing my situation. This was my first time talking about my so called problem. He assured me that my problem wasn’t really all on my part. Like the saying goes “ it takes two to tango “ and I’ve realized that I shouldn’t think that I’ve overreacted with my problem. Talking to Shawn has made me learn to communicate a bit more openly and made me feel like I was not being judged in a negative way. He made me feel relaxed and easy to talk about personal past experiences. Highly recommend BetterHelp and my counselor Shawn.
Written on Apr 01, 2020 after therapy with Shawn for 2 weeks
I feel very good after working with Shawn.
Written on Mar 25, 2020 after therapy with Shawn for 2 days on issues concerning depression
Shawn has been an amazing counsellor and I'm very grateful to God for placing him in my life. His expertise, support and biblical guidance already made a really big difference just after a few weeks.
Written on Mar 22, 2020 after therapy with Shawn for 2 months
Shawn is wonderful. Super easy to talk to and extremely understanding . I am excited to continue working with him!
Written on Mar 13, 2020 after therapy with Shawn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
I have only met with Shawn twice, but I am excited and encouraged that I feel very comfortable talking with him and he has already given me very helpful feedback and suggestions for resources (i.e. books) that might help me. I appreciate his expertise and compassion very much.
Written on Jan 25, 2020 after therapy with Shawn for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Extremely attentive and easy to talk to. Ask questions that challenge you in a good way and gives good advice.
Written on Jan 19, 2020 after therapy with Shawn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
Shawn has been very helpful and supportive of me through my journey. I highly recommend him!
Written on Jan 12, 2020 after therapy with Shawn for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
Shawn is great! He has done an excellent job of listening, and asking the right questions. I also really appreciate how he checks to see how I'm doing a few days after we have had a video session. Thank you for providing the care you do!
Written on Jan 10, 2020 after therapy with Shawn for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
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