Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Depression
How Shawn works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Wisconsin, Arizona
- Years in practice
- 30
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Shawn
Shawn Blakley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Wisconsin with 30 years of experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and self-esteem concerns. Shawn also supports those dealing with addictions and relationship worries.
He keeps language plain and sessions straightforward so people can understand the next step. Shawn builds a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through difficult thoughts and emotions. He listens first and follows the client's pace.
Background and approach
Many people find this approach helps them feel understood and more able to try new ways of coping. He draws on client-centered methods that focus on each person's goals and perspective. He also uses elements of cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and what practical changes can help.
These methods are aimed at everyday problems like stress, mood struggles, and addictive patterns. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Shawn helps people break big problems into small, doable steps.
He encourages tracking progress and adjusting plans when something does not work. Shawn knows starting therapy can feel hard. He guides people through the initial steps and keeps the process simple.
For someone worried about anger, addiction, or ongoing stress, he offers steady support and practical tools.
What Shawn works with
Everything Shawn lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Shawn's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Depression
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Codependency
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Approaches Shawn lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How client-centered and CBT approaches work online
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's goals and experience, with the therapist following the client's lead and offering support without judgment. It helps when someone needs a steady listening presence to sort through emotions and decide what matters most.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and targets specific patterns to change. CBT can be useful for stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and many types of addictive behavior by teaching concrete skills and practice tasks.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shawn will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that fit their needs, goals, and daily life. Together they try methods, review what helps, and adjust plans over time to find what works best.
Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging can suit brief check-ins and step-by-step coaching. These options give flexibility for scheduling, shorter check-ins during a work break, or continued contact between sessions.
Questions people ask about Shawn
What kinds of problems does Shawn address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, depression, grief, anger, and self-esteem issues, plus related areas like codependency and process addictions.
What is Shawn's therapy style like?
He creates an open, nonjudgmental space and uses conversational, goal-focused sessions that emphasize practical steps and steady progress.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Shawn brings 30 years of professional experience working with a range of mood and behavior concerns.
What credentials and location are on record?
He holds the LPC credential and practices in Wisconsin, with licensure in WI and AZ as documented.
What languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.