Donald Shawler, LCPC
- Illinois
- IL LCPC 180005917
Accepting new clientsVerified 15 hours agoInternational clients
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Open every one of the last 30 days
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Open every one of the last 30 days
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Availability over the last 30 days: open to new clients on 30 days. Most recent check, Oct 28: accepting new clients.
Days available
30/30
every one of the last 30 days checked
Availability forecast
Donald has been open to new clients on 30 of the last 30 days, including today.
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About Donald
Donald (Don) Shawler ia a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who uses an integrative approach to working with adults dealing with depression, anxiety and other mental health problems. This integrative approach involves a person centered technique to help clients identify and address issues in an accepting, non-judgmental and safe environment. Using Cognitive based techniques, clients are taught to re-frame thoughts that hold them back and impact emotional and mental well being. Mr. Shawler also helps clients address anger issues by teaching anger management skills. With over 20 years of experience, Mr. Shawler has been successful working with many individuals dealing with a wide range of issues. Read more Show less
What Donald helps with
Specialties and approaches
Specializes in
Stress, AnxietyLGBTAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy
Also experienced with
Additional focus areas
Aging and geriatric issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues