- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship work
- Goal-focused strategies
About Shawn
Shawn Ashworth is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with 31 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, anger, low self-esteem, and ADHD. She also addresses concerns such as body image, commitment issues, communication problems, divorce and separation, domestic violence, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, self-love, social anxiety and phobia, and women's issues.
Shawn uses practical, evidence-informed methods to help people set clear goals and try manageable steps toward change. Sessions focus on identifying strengths and small, realistic actions that can ease day-to-day difficulty. Conversations are direct and collaborative, with an emphasis on what can be done between meetings.
Her work draws on solution-focused ideas and cognitive-behavioral techniques alongside family systems thinking. She mixes these approaches to address patterns in relationships as well as individual thinking and behavior. This allows for both short-term problem solving and attention to recurring interaction patterns.
Shawn has spent decades helping people untangle what feels stuck after life changes such as separation, shifting roles, or work transitions. She aims to help clients clarify what matters and test practical ways forward. Progress is tracked through concrete goals and behavioral steps.
Sessions are conducted in English and Shawn does not accept international clients. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, visitors select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Approaches Shawn Uses and how online work can fit
Shawn commonly draws on cognitive-behavioral ideas and solution-focused techniques. Cognitive-behavioral methods look at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teach practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage anger, and shift unhelpful patterns. Solution-focused ideas concentrate on small, achievable steps and measurable goals to move forward from feeling stuck.She also incorporates family systems thinking to notice how relationship patterns influence individual behavior. That approach can help when communication problems, commitment issues, or recurring conflicts are part of the difficulty. Together, these methods give room for both short-term problem solving and attention to relationship patterns.
Determining which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences and may adjust strategies as progress is seen. Finding the right fit is an ongoing conversation rather than a one-time decision.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it simpler to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also make it easier to continue work after a life change or separation by keeping momentum between in-person commitments.
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Experience
31+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger, self-esteem, and ADHD, plus related areas like life purpose and communication problems.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is collaborative and solution-focused, emphasizing clear goals and practical steps drawn from evidence-based techniques.
How much experience does she have?
Shawn brings 31 years of clinical experience working with adults and couples on a range of issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) practicing in Maryland.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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