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Hello! Seeking help is often very hard. Everyone needs support at some point and it takes a lot of courage to step out. I respect those who do so a great deal! Thank you for taking the time to consider me as a helper. While it is important to understand about my credentials and approach to therapy, it is also important that you know I respect you and I will be very careful about our counseling relationship. Your health and growth are important to me.
I have had successful experience in addressing trauma, foster/adoption-related issues, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, family crisis, and other areas of practice.
I have practiced as a counselor since graduating with my Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Harding University in 2001. I am currently licensed in Arkansas, Arizona, Nevada, Oklahoma, and Texas. I have worked with individuals, couples, and families in residential and outpatient settings.
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and principles of Emotion Focused Therapy, all with an overarching Systemic perspective, when working with clients. In the online setting, I will tend to also use some Solution-Focused techniques as well. Much of the basis of my thinking comes from my faith. While I will never intentionally impose my belief system on you, it is important that you know that it is a big part of my personal identity, which I believe cannot be fully separated from counseling work.
Whether you chose to work with me or another therapist, I hope you do find what works for you. I believe there is always hope, no matter how small it seems. I know that you have more tools than you feel like you do. I'd love to have the opportunity to help you dig in and find it in your life!
Professional experience
21yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Adoption and Foster Care, Attachment Issues, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Family of Origin Issues, Fatherhood Issues, Fertility Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Money and Financial Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Shiann Metheny. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Shiann is wonderful. She is a great listener and offers a great outlook on things. Even though I have only been communicating with her a few weeks, she has been extremely helpful and sincerely cares about my well-being.
Written on Apr 20, 2022 after therapy with Shiann for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, and addictions
Very helpful and reliable
Written on Aug 29, 2021 after therapy with Shiann for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I feel like she listens and comes up with good strategies every session. She’s also very good at giving positive affirmations but not overloading it
Written on Aug 10, 2021 after therapy with Shiann for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Shiann is able to help me sort through my feelings to get to the source of my troubles and then helps me understand that source with a new lens. She then helps me see through that new lens that brings more peace and clarity. I’m so grateful for her help!
Written on Jan 21, 2021 after therapy with Shiann for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues
I have only had a few sessions with Shiann, but feel like she has gotten me to open up, acknowledge, and confront a lot of my fears, trauma, and is helping me learn to forgive, and work towards healing. I feel very hopeful that she will provide me with the skills and help I need.
Written on May 13, 2020 after therapy with Shiann for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She’s awesome!
Written on Apr 25, 2020 after therapy with Shiann for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and career difficulties
Shiann is very good at listening "between the lines." She hears what you are saying explicitly, but is often able to tease out some underlying concerns or emotions that are the troubling factors one is experiencing. I have had only four sessions with her so far, but they are helpful and I anticipate that they will become even more helpful as she gets to know me better.
Written on Jan 20, 2020 after therapy with Shiann for 4 weeks
Shiann is very clear and kind.
Written on Jan 04, 2020 after therapy with Shiann for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Shiann is very understanding and always provides me with support and offers questions which provoke me to answer my own concerns. I always look forward to hearing from her as I know she will offer me guidance to be more self-reliant in the future, increasing my own personal self awareness.
Written on Aug 22, 2019 after therapy with Shiann for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
One session with Shiann can redirect my thoughts and emotions in a completely new direction. She is honest and really points you where you need to go.
Written on Aug 01, 2019 after therapy with Shiann for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management
Shiann is amazing. She is quick to respond and has been really helpful with helping me talk things out.
Written on Jul 24, 2019 after therapy with Shiann for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Shiann is a knowledgeable and compassionate counselor. She provides invaluable insights.
Written on Jul 17, 2019 after therapy with Shiann for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I love talking with her. I can express everything I am thinking and not feel weird or strange. She is really awesome.
Written on Jun 20, 2019 after therapy with Shiann for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Betterhelp is exactly what I needed to fit into my life. And it bridges the gap with traditional therapy by allowing questions answers and feedback between sessions. Shiann has been great as a listener and an honest reflection of my thoughts and feelings. She is helping me work through the things that are important to me.
Written on May 23, 2019 after therapy with Shiann for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, bipolar disorder, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Shown is s very good counselor. She listens and ask questions. She gives good advice and she’s very concerned. I love the fact that she talks about the Lord and prays for me. I would offer her to anyone.
Written on May 22, 2019 after therapy with Shiann for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Shiann is very frank in a very constructive way and has helped me refocus my priorities.
Written on May 06, 2019 after therapy with Shiann for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She’s great.
Written on Mar 29, 2019 after therapy with Shiann for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and self esteem
Shiann Metheny is a great counselor. She makes me see things in myself that I didn’t even see. She tells me things from a perspective I would have never thought of. I appreciate her and everything she has already done for me. She responds in a timely manner and is always looking for my best interest.
Written on Mar 26, 2019 after therapy with Shiann for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Shiann is an incredible person and I’m so thankful for her help and support. I feel like I’ve been making so much progress with her on my team. Thank you Shiann, you’re amazing!
Written on Mar 11, 2019 after therapy with Shiann for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
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