Shawna Theriot, LCSW

Shawna Theriot is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem concerns, depression, and midlife transitions. She frames work around each person's goals and life circumstances. Shawna speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions.

Shawna draws on 22 years of experience in community and private practice settings in Texas. She uses client-centered methods so conversations stay focused on what matters to the individual. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are introduced when helpful to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.

Mindfulness and meditation practices are offered to help reduce stress and build attention to the present moment. Narrative approaches are used to help people reframe difficult life stories and to notice strengths that get overlooked. Motivational Interviewing supports people who are weighing change or feeling stuck.

Her background includes work with people impacted by foster care and adoption, caregivers, seniors facing illness or transitions, and those coping with grief and end-of-life concerns. She has experience helping teens with bullying and self-esteem, adults managing work-life balance, and people living with chronic pain or disability.

Sessions are tailored to each person and can include creative supports such as art or music when appropriate. Shawna aims to make therapy practical and approachable, helping people find clearer steps forward during stressful or uncertain times.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Shawna uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions focused on a person’s goals and priorities, offering a respectful, listening-based space to talk through problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) introduces practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be practiced between online sessions. Mindfulness Therapy includes simple breathing and attention exercises to reduce stress and build tolerance for difficult feelings.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Shawna will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean trying one approach for a few sessions and adjusting based on how it feels and what progress is made.

The biography indicates virtual sessions are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time, and maintain continuity during life transitions. It also allows sessions to be shorter check-ins or longer conversations as needed so therapy can fit into everyday life without forcing major schedule changes.