About Shawn
Shawn Strohfus offers support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and depression. She creates a calm space where people can speak openly and get practical help. Shawn focuses on small, manageable steps so change can feel possible even when life is chaotic.
She uses a collaborative approach that centers on listening first. Sessions aim to increase self-awareness and teach coping skills that fit everyday life. Shawn emphasizes compassion and authenticity while working at a pace that feels comfortable for each person.
Background and approach
With 11 years of experience, Shawn brings steady clinical practice to common emotional struggles. Her background as a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - in California informs how she shapes treatment plans and offers support. She tailors work to individual circumstances rather than using a one-size-fits-all method.
Shawn helps people practice communication strategies and problem-solving for workplace stress, relationship tension, and life transitions. She also addresses attachment concerns, codependency, caregiver stress, and issues tied to commitment or control. The goal is to leave sessions with tools to use between meetings.
Therapy is offered in English and provided through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Costs vary by location and availability and use a cancellable subscription model. To begin, a prospective client completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules according to therapist availability.
Online approaches that meet daily life
Shawn uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on skill-building and self-understanding. One approach emphasizes teaching practical coping skills for anxiety and mood swings, helping people manage strong emotions and handle stressful moments. Another approach targets patterns in relationships and attachment so people can improve communication and reduce repeated conflicts.Choosing the right method is a shared process. Shawn works with each person to figure out which techniques fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. That means trying strategies, checking how they feel, and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy routines. Video calls let people work face-to-face when a longer conversation is needed. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is low or a screen-free check-in is preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to touch base between sessions or fit short check-ins into a work break. These options help make steady support more practical for everyday life.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
Also works with
- Experience
- 11 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English