Therapist profile
Shawn Mays, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Grief and Parenting concerns
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- Person-centered approach
- CBT techniques
- Solution-focused work
About Shawn
Shawn Mays is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Texas with 14 years of clinical experience. She supports adults and young adults facing grief, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, ADHD, stress, trauma and other life changes. Sessions focus on practical steps to manage symptoms and regain a sense of direction.
Shawn uses a person-centered stance that treats each client as the expert on their own life. She pays attention to how early attachment and family of origin patterns still shape relationships and choices today. Conversations are straightforward and geared toward understanding those roots so change feels grounded rather than random.
To help people shift patterns, she draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to notice and reframe heavy or racing thoughts. She also uses solution-focused strategies to set small, achievable habits that fit into everyday life. Mindfulness practices are offered to reduce stress and support clearer thinking in the moment.
Grief and caregiving stress are a repeated focus, with practical supports for loss and the fatigue that comes from long-term care roles. Parenting concerns are approached as individual work about roles, expectations, and coping, not as family or couples therapy.
Shawn welcomes adults dealing with isolation, low self-esteem, workplace strain, or questions about life direction. She works in English and can meet with people who are located outside the United States. Before booking, confirm the current session options to make sure they fit your circumstances.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Shawn commonly combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies. Client-centered work means sessions begin with the client's priorities and pace, allowing the therapist to listen and reflect so the client clarifies what matters most. Cognitive behavioral techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking to reduce anxiety or low mood. Solution-focused strategies aim for small, concrete steps you can try between sessions to change routines or ease parenting demands.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Shawn collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences, and she adjusts strategies as needs change. The aim is to make skills useful in day-to-day life rather than only during sessions.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a weekday break, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or avoid travel when schedules are tight. Talk with her during the matching process about what works best for your schedule and energy level.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does she address?
She helps adults and young adults with grief, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, ADHD, stress, trauma, and life transitions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is person-centered with practical tools. Conversations focus on understanding attachment history and building small, usable habits.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience working with adults and young adults on major life changes and emotional challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, based in Texas.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts clients who are located internationally.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions billed or priced?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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