Therapist profile
Shawntrell Moore, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - Family and parenting focus
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- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction recovery
- Trauma informed care
About Shawntrell
Shawntrell Moore is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 17 years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, family concerns, and trauma and abuse. He also supports people dealing with issues like abandonment, attachment concerns, blended family friction, caregiver stress, and recovery from substance use.
Shawntrell focuses on practical steps people can use right away. He helps clients notice unhelpful thinking patterns and learn coping skills that fit day-to-day life. Sessions often include talking through behaviors and values to reduce conflict and increase control over choices.
He also offers guidance to family members and loved ones who need strategies to support someone who is struggling. That support is aimed at clear, actionable steps families can try between sessions. It is not described as family therapy sessions in the biography but rather as help for individuals connected to someone in difficulty.
Shawntrell trained at the University of Illinois and integrates trauma-informed care with evidence-based approaches. The methods named in his biography include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. He provides recovery coaching alongside individual counseling.
Clients can expect a focused, skills-oriented style that emphasizes insight and practical change. He works with people to build a plan that supports a more purposeful life for themselves and their household.
How sessions work
How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions
Shawntrell lists several evidence-based techniques in his biography. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and problematic coping. Dialectical Behavior Therapy presents practical skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance, useful for managing intense feelings and impulsive behavior. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to strengthen motivation for change and can help with substance use and early recovery.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will work with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That process is collaborative and may change as progress is made.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy home life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They can also let people focus on skills practice between meetings. These practical benefits often help adults manage parenting demands and family responsibilities while keeping therapy a regular part of their week.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
Shawntrell works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, family concerns, and trauma and abuse. He also focuses on related issues like abandonment, attachment, caregiver stress, and blended family challenges.
What is his therapeutic approach like?
He uses practical, evidence-based techniques aimed at changing unhelpful thoughts and building coping skills. Named approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How much experience does he have?
He has 17 years of clinical experience working with adults on mental health, substance use recovery, and family-related concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing from Illinois.
Does he offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats he is offering.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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