Shawn Mays, LPC

Shawn Mays, LPC, uses a client-centered approach to help people rebuild when life feels broken. She speaks plainly and meets each person where they are. Shawn frames struggles as pieces of a puzzle that can be rearranged and repaired over time.

She has 14 years of experience working with adults and young adults through major life transitions and emotional challenges. Shawn pays attention to how childhood and early attachment patterns shape current relationships and behavior. She combines that understanding with practical techniques to change everyday habits.

In sessions, Shawn blends cognitive-behavioral tools with solution-focused strategies. That means she helps people notice and reframe unhelpful thoughts, then build simple steps they can use each day. She also offers compassion and steady support for grief and loss.

Shawn works with concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, parenting strain, and self-esteem. Her additional focus areas include caregiver stress, loneliness, family of origin issues, and finding life purpose. She aims for short, clear goals alongside deeper exploration.

Shawn accepts clients in Texas and also works with international clients in English. Costs vary by location and are handled through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a reader uses the Start Therapy button and completes a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

How her approaches translate to online work

Shawn often combines client-centered listening with cognitive-behavioral techniques to help people change unhelpful thinking and build new habits. Client-centered work focuses on meeting you where you are and shaping sessions around what matters most in your life. Cognitive-behavioral methods help identify patterns of thought and provide straightforward tools to try between meetings.

She also uses solution-focused strategies to set small, doable goals that fit into everyday routines. That approach is useful for people who want tangible steps to track progress. Shawn approaches decisions about methods collaboratively and will work with clients to find what feels most useful for their goals and preferences.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Many people find online therapy helpful because it can fit around work, caregiving, and travel, or allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. Talk with Shawn during the intake process about what will make sessions realistic and sustainable for your schedule.