My name is Shawn Alyea. I've been a Licensed Professional Counselor in Oklahoma for 20 years, and a Counselor Supervisor for 5. 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 Christian perspective and believe everyone deserves to be respected and valued. That is central to my relationship with clients.
I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with a variety of expressive techniques to reach a point of healing. I find these techniques to be most effective when matching them with your personality, goals for treatment, and style of learning.
I’ve worked with clients age 3 to 97, addressing the spectrum of human emotions from depression and anxiety, to grief, anger, love and changes in life. I look forward to walking along side you during your journey!
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Anger management, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD
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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