About William
William Shahan meets people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood, or past trauma. He is William Shahan, a licensed clinical social worker with LCSW credential and over 32 years of experience. He speaks English and practices in Oklahoma, and he aims to help people find clearer footing when life feels hard.
He focuses on practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving day-to-day functioning. Sessions often include learning ways to calm panic, reduce angry reactions, and build steady self-esteem.
Background and approach
He also helps people facing grief, end-of-life concerns, and the strains that come with major life changes like separation or caregiving. Over three decades in the field have shaped a straightforward, compassionate style. He listens for what matters to each person and helps them name patterns that get in the way.
Treatment plans are tailored to the individual rather than a one-size-fits-all checklist. People working with him can expect to practice coping skills between sessions and revisit what is or isn't working. He addresses mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, attachment concerns, and other persistent struggles in practical terms.
The goal is clearer choices and better daily routines. He also offers support around sexual functioning, life purpose, and issues linked to personality differences. William brings experience with domestic violence, trauma, and hospice or end-of-life counseling, and he helps people take small steps toward more stable days.
Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care
William uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on helping people manage distress and rebuild daily routines. One common approach he uses teaches emotion regulation and grounding skills to reduce panic and overwhelming anxiety; these are practical exercises a person can try during and after sessions. Another approach focuses on trauma recovery by helping people process painful memories at a manageable pace and develop safer ways to respond when old reactions arise.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals and preferences, try methods that fit their situation, and adjust the plan as progress and feedback emerge. Clients are invited to raise concerns and help shape how work proceeds.
Online therapy here can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make treatment more flexible. Video lets the therapist and client use visual cues during deeper conversations, while phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text threads are useful for quick updates, skill practice, or checking in between sessions. These options aim to fit therapy into a busy life and help people keep momentum toward their goals.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
Also works with
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sexual dysfunction
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Experience
- 32 years
- Licensed
- Oklahoma
- Languages
- English