Shawna Theriot, LCSW

Shawna Theriot is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 22 years of experience. She focuses on helping people handle stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Shawna aims to create a calm, respectful space where clients can talk through what matters most to them and set clear, practical goals.

She combines Client-Centered Therapy with cognitive and mindfulness-based tools. Sessions often include simple mindfulness exercises, narrative work to reframe personal stories, and cognitive strategies to identify unhelpful thoughts. Shawna adapts her approach to each person, so sessions feel relevant and doable.

Her background includes working with people affected by foster care and adoption, seniors facing illness or end-of-life transitions, caregivers under stress, and teens coping with bullying and self-esteem. She also has experience supporting people with chronic pain, communication problems, and those navigating divorce or separation.

Shawna uses art and music-assisted techniques at times alongside talk therapy. She also brings motivational interviewing elements when people want support making changes. The goal is practical progress - small steps that fit into everyday life.

She practices in Texas and works in English. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How Shawna’s Approaches Work Online

Shawna often uses Client-Centered Therapy online, which means sessions focus on the person’s own goals and pace. The therapist listens closely and follows what matters most to the client so the conversation stays relevant and respectful.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a hands-on method that helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of thinking and acting. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, and stress by breaking problems into manageable steps. Mindfulness Therapy is another tool she brings in to teach simple breathing and awareness practices that reduce reactivity and improve focus.

Finding the right approach is part of the work and will be decided together. The therapist will talk with the client about their needs, preferences, and goals and suggest the best mix of methods for their situation. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions so they feel useful early on.

This profile does not list specific session formats here, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits someone. Talk therapy, practical exercises, and mindfulness practices adapt well to virtual settings and can be scheduled to fit ordinary routines.