- 30 years experience
- Client-centered approach
- CBT methods
About Shawn
Shawn Blakley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wisconsin with 30 years of experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, relationship struggles, depression, grief, anger, and low self-esteem. Shawn aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and respectful.
In sessions he aims for an open, nonjudgmental tone where clients can name their thoughts and feelings. He works with each person to set practical goals and decide on small steps forward. That can mean talking through patterns, testing out different coping skills, or looking at how thoughts affect mood and behavior.
Shawn commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy, focusing on the client’s perspective and pace. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. He adapts these methods to the issue at hand rather than using a single fixed plan.
His background includes three decades of varied clinical work in Wisconsin. That experience informs a straightforward approach that values clarity and steady progress. Shawn encourages questions and checks in often about whether the work feels useful.
If someone is unsure where to start, he helps prioritize what matters most now. The approach is collaborative - goals and methods are shaped together based on what the person wants to change.
In sessions he aims for an open, nonjudgmental tone where clients can name their thoughts and feelings. He works with each person to set practical goals and decide on small steps forward. That can mean talking through patterns, testing out different coping skills, or looking at how thoughts affect mood and behavior.
Shawn commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy, focusing on the client’s perspective and pace. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. He adapts these methods to the issue at hand rather than using a single fixed plan.
His background includes three decades of varied clinical work in Wisconsin. That experience informs a straightforward approach that values clarity and steady progress. Shawn encourages questions and checks in often about whether the work feels useful.
If someone is unsure where to start, he helps prioritize what matters most now. The approach is collaborative - goals and methods are shaped together based on what the person wants to change.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.