Shawna Theriot, LCSW

Shawna Theriot is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 22 years of experience. She focuses on common life stresses like anxiety, depression, grief, and changes in routine. Shawna aims to make therapy practical and approachable so people can manage day‑to‑day challenges more easily.

Her sessions are built around the person in front of her, not a one‑size‑fits‑all program. She blends client‑centered listening with cognitive behavioral ideas and mindfulness practices. Narrative techniques and motivational interviewing are added when helpful to reshape unhelpful stories and find reasons to keep going.

Shawna has experience supporting people facing life transitions, chronic illness, caregiving strain, and end‑of‑life concerns. She has also worked with people who have foster care histories, those processing adoption and abandonment, and adults who struggle with work‑life balance or self‑esteem. Aging and geriatric issues are part of her focus areas and she has supported seniors through illness and transitions.

Sessions can include creative methods such as art or music when that helps someone express difficult feelings. She emphasizes creating a calm space for exploration and practical steps you can try between meetings. Her goal is to help people notice small changes that add up to better coping.

Shawna practices in Texas and works in English. She does not take international clients. If you prefer an initial overview of whether her style might fit, she offers a short matching questionnaire to get started.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Client‑Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. In practice this means the therapist reflects your concerns, asks questions, and helps you set goals that feel relevant. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical steps to change unhelpful patterns. It can help with anxiety, depression, and managing stressful routines.

Finding the right method is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with you about your goals and preferences and try approaches that match your needs. That collaborative process helps shape which tools and techniques are used in sessions.

If you plan to use online sessions, confirm the exact formats before booking since options can change. The original biography lists virtual sessions via video, phone, and text, so check which of those are currently offered. Online visits can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check‑ins when needed, and reduce time spent traveling to an appointment. They also make it simpler to continue care through life transitions and health challenges when attending in person is harder.