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Shawnda Jones, LMHC
Indiana
LMHC - Stress and Trauma support
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Trauma-focused techniques
- Mindfulness practices
About Shawnda
Shawnda Jones is an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) with 20 years of experience based in Indiana. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, and anger. She also supports those coping with mood disorders, life changes, compassion fatigue, and issues like guilt, shame, and isolation.
Shawnda works with each person to set clear goals and a direction for therapy. She focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions. Conversations emphasize noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of responding in daily life.
Her approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trauma-focused techniques alongside client-centered listening, emotionally-focused methods, and mindfulness practices. Sessions include talking through what’s happening now, identifying patterns, and practicing skills to manage symptoms and reactions. Shawnda frames exercises in plain terms so people can use them outside sessions.
Shawnda trained with a Master of Science in Clinical Counseling Psychology from Brenau University and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Harding University. She has additional training in grief and trauma therapy and draws on that experience when trauma or loss are central concerns.
People who prefer structured, practical work may find her style helpful. She aims to work collaboratively on concrete goals and to offer steps people can apply between sessions. Those considering work on relationships, mood, trauma, or coping with big life changes will find clear, goal-focused options to discuss.
How her approaches translate to online work
Shawnda commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking and behavior, try specific experiments, and learn skills to reduce anxiety or manage mood. CBT focuses on concrete steps and homework that fit into everyday life.She also draws on trauma-focused techniques to address the effects of past harm. Those methods prioritize stabilizing reactions, building tolerance for difficult memories, and developing safer ways to cope with triggers. Emotionally-Focused Therapy is used to clarify and respond to strong emotional experiences in relationships and personal life, often by naming emotions and practicing new communication moves.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss goals and preferences and then choose or combine methods with the client. This is a collaborative process that can shift as needs change.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule, reducing travel time, and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. The original biography does not list which online formats are supported, so confirm current session options before booking. Licensed professionals can use online sessions to keep therapy consistent during life transitions and to practice real-world skills between meetings.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, anger, and mood-related issues.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, then tests practical changes. Sessions include exercises and steps people can try between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She holds a Master of Science in Clinical Counseling Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, plus additional training in grief and trauma therapy and 20 years of experience.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is an LMHC licensed in Indiana and practices with that credential in mind.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are available.
How are costs handled?
Session cost varies with location and services. Therapy uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
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