Shawn Alyea, LPC

Shawn Alyea is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma with 30 years of experience. He focuses on helping people who are feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed by life changes. Shawn aims to create a respectful, compassionate space where people can talk honestly and find small steps forward.

He brings a straightforward, often lighthearted approach to hard topics. Shawn believes growth can come from painful moments, and he helps people spot hope and joy even while they are struggling. He treats each person as an individual and works at a pace that fits their goals.

Shawn commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Narrative Therapy, mixing in mindfulness and motivational techniques when helpful. He also uses expressive tools to help people name feelings and reframe difficult stories in their lives. Sessions focus on practical ways to reduce anxiety, cope with grief, and handle relationship or identity questions.

Over three decades Shawn has worked with a wide age range and a broad set of concerns, from depression and bipolar symptoms to trauma, self-esteem, ADHD, and caregiver stress. He emphasizes collaboration - asking what matters most to the person sitting across from him and tailoring work to those priorities.

People who choose Shawn often want a counselor who listens, respects their life experience, and offers clear, usable ideas. He invites prospective clients to start by sharing what they hope to change, and then to build a plan together.

Practical approaches you can use online

Shawn often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Narrative Therapy during sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying small, concrete behavior changes to reduce anxiety and depression. Narrative Therapy helps people rewrite the stories they tell about themselves so painful events take up less space in daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Shawn works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. He adapts tools over time so sessions feel useful rather than prescribed.

The therapist's profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it possible for people living outside Oklahoma to connect with a licensed professional who uses these approaches. Ask about session lengths and format choices when you complete the matching questionnaire.