- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- CBT techniques
- Trauma-informed care
About Shawnda
Shawnda Jones is an LMHC licensed in Indiana with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, anger, bipolar mood issues, relationship and family concerns, and compassion fatigue. She also focuses on control issues, family of origin problems, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation, and questions about life purpose.
Shawnda collaborates with each person to set clear goals and a direction for therapy. She treats clients as individuals with different beliefs and life histories and talks through what matters most to them. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented while also paying attention to difficult emotional material.
Her approach blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy and client-centered methods with cognitive behavioral techniques and trauma-focused tools. Mindfulness strategies are used at times to help manage strong feelings and reduce reactivity. The mix of approaches is selected to address both present coping and deeper patterns rooted in past experience.
Shawnda holds a Master of Science in Clinical Counseling Psychology from Brenau University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Harding University. Her training includes additional work in grief and trauma therapy, which informs how she supports people processing loss and traumatic memories.
People who prefer clear goals and practical skills alongside attention to emotions and attachment patterns may find this style helpful. If someone is unsure where to start, she works collaboratively to decide what to focus on first and how progress will be measured.
How Shawnda uses EFT, CBT and trauma work online
Shawnda integrates Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help identify and name hard-to-reach emotions and attachment patterns that influence behavior and relationships. EFT focuses on feeling states and how they shape reactions, which can be useful when people notice repetitive emotional patterns.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening and following the client's priorities so the work reflects what matters most to the person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot unhelpful thinking and to practice concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, and impulsive reactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Shawnda collaborates with each person to decide whether EFT, CBT, trauma-focused methods, or a mix is the best fit based on goals and preferences. That decision is revisited as progress and needs change.
Confirm the current session options before booking to know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals commonly use these online arrangements to maintain continuity of care while adapting to each person's schedule and practical needs.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, anger, bipolar mood issues, relationship and family concerns, and compassion fatigue among other issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and trauma-focused approaches to blend emotional work with practical skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working with people on a range of emotional and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LMHC licensed in Indiana and holds a Master of Science in Clinical Counseling Psychology.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients and offers services to people located outside the United States.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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