About Shawn
Shawn Strohfus is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 11 years of experience helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and depression. She creates a direct, compassionate space where clients can speak honestly and start making small, practical changes. Shawn aims to meet people where they are and move at a pace that feels manageable.
She focuses on building useful skills rather than jargon. Sessions often center on identifying patterns that keep problems going and trying simple strategies to change them.
How Shawn works
Shawn works with people who struggle with mood disorders as well as related concerns like attachment issues, codependency, and communication problems. Other areas she addresses include caregiver stress, workplace difficulties, commitment and control issues, phobias, and questions about life purpose. She also supports women facing gender-related stresses and people navigating divorce or separation.
Paranoia and antisocial personality features are additional focuses noted in her background. Shawn uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person’s needs. She emphasizes collaboration so clients help choose what methods to try.
Her approach blends practical skill-building with attention to emotions and relationships. Based in California, Shawn conducts sessions in English and offers several remote formats for flexible care. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling through the site.
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What Shawn works with
The areas below are the ones Shawn selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
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Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 11 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
Evidence-based techniques and online sessions
Shawn uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and real-life change. One common approach she applies involves structured skill work to manage anxiety and low mood - this means identifying unhelpful patterns and practicing different responses until they become easier. Another approach emphasizes understanding attachment and relationship patterns to improve communication and reduce conflict in everyday interactions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Shawn collaborates with each person to identify goals, tries methods that fit those goals, and adjusts the plan based on what helps. That makes therapy a shared process rather than a one-size-fits-all model.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that connection matters. Phone sessions or live chat can fit a short break or lower bandwidth needs. Text-based messaging supports brief check-ins and ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent and practical for daily life.
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