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Donald Shawler

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Donald Shawler, LCPC

Illinois

LCPC counselor - stress and relationships

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About

  • CBT techniques
  • Mindfulness practice
  • Anger management

About Donald

Donald Shawler is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois with 20 years of experience. He works with adults facing depression, anxiety, stress, relationship concerns, grief, trauma, addiction-related issues and related life changes.

He uses a person-centered foundation to help people lay out what matters most to them. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps. Donald teaches ways to notice and reframe thoughts that get in the way, and he offers anger management skills when needed.

Many clients come with struggles tied to family roles, caregiving, blended households, sexuality and intimacy, or career stress. He also addresses issues such as codependency, body image, and burnout from caregiving or compassion fatigue. The approach is direct and problem-focused while keeping attention on the client's priorities.

Sessions typically include talking through current problems, practicing new responses, and setting short-term goals. He draws on cognitive techniques and mindfulness practices to help clients change unhelpful thought patterns and manage strong emotions.

Donald accepts clients who reside outside the United States as well as those in Illinois. Sessions are delivered in English. To begin, prospective clients follow the site steps to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment.

How sessions work

How Donald applies therapy approaches online

Donald commonly uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy as part of his approach. Client-centered work focuses on listening and helping people clarify what they value and want to change. Cognitive behavioral therapy teaches ways to spot and reframe thoughts that contribute to anxiety, depression, or unhelpful behavior.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will help clients decide whether more focus on thoughts, emotions, or present-moment awareness fits their goals. That decision is made collaboratively and can shift as progress is made.

Confirm the current session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten commute time, and allow brief check-ins when a full in-person visit is impractical. They can also let people continue work with a licensed professional if they move or travel internationally. Practical considerations such as quieter surroundings, shorter technical demands, and easier scheduling often determine which format people prefer.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Listed in

Illinois

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with adults on issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, grief, trauma, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and caregiving strain.

What is his therapeutic style?

He starts from a person-centered stance and adds cognitive and mindfulness techniques to teach practical skills and thought reframing.

How much experience does he have?

He has 20 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of mental health and life concerns.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (IL LCPC) practicing from Illinois.

Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and he does accept international clients.

What session formats are used?

Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with 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 your first session.

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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.

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