Shona Dyche
LPC
Calm guidance for strong emotions
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- Empathetic listening
- Practical coping skills
- Behavior-focused tools
About Shona
She builds a calm, respectful space where people can talk about what feels hard. Sessions focus on practical steps and coping skills that feel doable in day-to-day life. Conversations are shaped around each person’s priorities and pace.
Shona combines client-centered methods with cognitive behavioral tools. That means she listens first, then helps identify unhelpful patterns and small behavior changes to try. The work often mixes talking things through with concrete strategies to reduce distress.
She pays attention to how stress, career pressures, and family dynamics affect mood and behavior. When sensitive topics come up, the focus stays on safety and on helping the person find clearer options. Progress is tracked through small, measurable changes rather than big promises.
People who may benefit are those ready to try hands-on coping skills and who want an empathetic listener. Shona aims to help people feel more in control of emotions like anger and anxiety. To begin, readers should use the site process to match and schedule a session.
Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Louisiana
Languages
English
How Client-Centered and CBT Work Remotely
Client-centered therapy focuses on being heard and respected. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects what is said, and helps clarify goals. This approach can help people who need an empathetic space to talk about anger, grief, or relationship stress.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and actions affect feelings. It breaks big problems into smaller steps and offers practical skills to try between sessions. CBT is often used for anxiety, stress, anger, and mood concerns because it trains simple techniques that can be practiced daily.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps most. This happens collaboratively so the person feels involved in choosing strategies and pacing.
Confirm which session formats are available before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people try techniques in real-life settings between meetings. Licensed professionals can use these tools to support steady progress without promising specific outcomes.
At a glance
- Listed location
- Louisiana
- Experience
- 14+ years
- Credentials
- LPC
- Languages
- English
- License (Louisiana)
- LPC · No. 3740
- NPI
- 1508466715
As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Shona address in therapy?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, self-esteem, grief, relationship and family issues, ADHD, addictions, bipolar symptoms, trauma and abuse, and self-harm focus areas.
What is her approach to therapy?
Her style is client-centered with use of cognitive behavioral techniques. She listens first and then works on practical behavior and thinking changes to reduce distress.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 14 years of professional experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Louisiana.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She holds an LPC credential and practices in Louisiana.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Before you start
- Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
- Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
- If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.