How Shawnene works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Louisiana
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Shawnene
Shawnene Weeks is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people who are overwhelmed by stress, anger, anxiety, or life changes. She focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Her style is direct and supportive, with an emphasis on real-life coping skills.
She brings eight years of clinical experience in Louisiana to her work. That experience includes helping people manage addiction, depression, self-esteem struggles, and relationship and family problems.
Background and approach
She also offers support around caregiver strain, adoption and foster care concerns, and issues many women face. In sessions she listens first and helps clients set clear goals. She blends approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment work, and elements of dialectical behavior therapy.
Together clients learn ways to notice thoughts, change unhelpful patterns, and act in line with their values. Shawnene also uses trauma-focused methods when needed, including eye movement desensitization and reprocessing for people processing difficult memories. She frames therapy as a collaborative process and adjusts tools to fit each person's pace and needs.
Her practice is aimed at people seeking steady, practical help rather than quick fixes. Clients can expect a collaborative relationship that prioritizes day-to-day changes, clearer choices, and improved coping strategies.
What Shawnene works with
Everything Shawnene lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Shawnene's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Midlife crisis
- Personality disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Shawnene lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How her approaches work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on actions that match their values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, anger, and making life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to shift patterns that cause distress. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and impulsive reactions. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-informed method that can help people process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and comfort level. That may mean trying one technique for a few sessions and adjusting based on what helps most.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and longer real-time sessions. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for quick check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping focus on practical skills and steady progress.
Questions people ask about Shawnene
What concerns does she help with?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, self-esteem issues, and life changes, among other concerns listed in her specialty areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on setting goals, learning coping skills, and applying techniques that fit everyday life.
What is her professional background?
She has eight years of clinical experience supporting people with trauma, addiction recovery, caregiver stress, and relationship challenges.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Louisiana with the credential listed as LA LCSW.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and she is not taking international clients.
What session formats are offered?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.