Therapist profile
Shawnda Jones, LMHC
LMHC in Indiana - Family and relationship concerns
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- CBT informed
- Trauma-focused work
- Mindfulness and EFT
About Shawnda
Shawnda Jones is an Indiana-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with adults coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, grief, addictions, and the pressures of caregiving and compassion fatigue. Shawnda helps people who are navigating big life changes or struggling with mood and impulse challenges.
She begins by listening and clarifying what each person wants from therapy. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals rather than vague theory. Shawnda draws on a mix of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trauma-focused methods to address thoughts, behaviors, and the effects of difficult experiences.
Her practice also uses client-centered principles and elements of Emotionally-Focused and Mindfulness therapies. That means conversations center on the person in front of her, and attention is paid to emotions, patterns, and present-moment awareness. Clients can expect straightforward feedback and techniques they can try between sessions.
Shawnda’s academic background includes a Master of Science in Clinical Counseling Psychology from Brenau University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Harding University. She has completed additional training in grief and trauma therapy and brings two decades of work with adults to the room.
People often come to Shawnda for help with family conflict, family of origin issues, forgiveness, guilt or shame, and finding direction after loss or major change. She assists clients in breaking down problems into manageable steps and building skills for everyday life.
How sessions work
How her approaches fit into online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to the person in front of the therapist. It helps adults clarify goals and feel heard while deciding what to change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It gives concrete strategies for managing anxiety, depression, mood shifts, and impulsive behavior.
Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the effects of past trauma with techniques that reduce overwhelming reactions and build coping skills for triggers and flashbacks.
Shawnda treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She will work with each person to choose methods that match their concerns, goals, and comfort level. That selection can shift over time as progress is made or circumstances change.
Confirm which session formats are currently available before booking, since the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for instance, a shorter check-in during a work break or a session that does not require travel. Talk with Shawnda about practical arrangements and what will best fit day-to-day schedules.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, grief, addictions, anger, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Shawnda uses client-centered conversation with practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trauma-focused methods, plus elements of Emotionally-Focused and Mindfulness approaches.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working with adults on mood, trauma, grief, and relationship-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LMHC credential and practices in Indiana.
Does she work with people who speak other languages or live abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify particular formats.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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