Donald Shawler

Donald Shawler is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 20 years of experience helping adults work through depression, anxiety, anger, and other mental health concerns. He blends several practical methods so people can talk about what matters and try things that make a difference. The focus is on straightforward problem-solving and building skills that fit daily life.

Donald uses a client-centered stance that keeps the conversation respectful and non-judgmental. Sessions often start with what the person wants to change and move toward small, doable steps. He teaches cognitive techniques that help people notice and reframe unhelpful thoughts.

Anger is addressed with concrete anger management tools so people can control strong feelings before they cause harm. Mindfulness practices are included when they help calm the body and clear thinking. Emotion-focused ideas are used when relationships and attachment come up.

He also supports people dealing with addiction, grief, career stress, and sexual diversity concerns, among other topics. Work can include coaching-style guidance for life transitions or problem-focused work for impulse control and communication challenges.

Sessions are conducted in English and he is based in Illinois. Donald aims to keep therapy practical and adaptable so skills learned in sessions transfer to everyday situations. To begin, prospective clients follow the site's intake steps and schedule a first appointment.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Donald commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy, which means sessions focus on the person's experience and needs. The therapist listens carefully and helps clients set their own goals, useful for stress, relationship concerns, and general life changes.

He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a hands-on method that teaches people to notice and reframe unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, anger, and impulsivity because it breaks problems into clear steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to decide which methods to emphasize based on goals, preferences, and how issues show up in daily life. That collaboration can begin in early sessions and evolve over time.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific delivery types. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also lets people use mindfulness and CBT exercises between sessions to practice skills in real situations.