Donald Shawler is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 20 years of experience helping adults navigate depression, anxiety, stress, and life transitions.
01About Donald
Donald Shawler is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 20 years of experience helping adults navigate depression, anxiety, stress, and life transitions. He offers a straightforward, person-focused approach that aims to make therapy understandable and usable. He meets people where they are and works with them to set clear goals for change.
He uses client-centered methods to build a respectful, nonjudgmental space. That means listening closely and shaping sessions around each person's needs.
Background and approach
He also brings in practical Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to spot and reframe thoughts that contribute to distress. For people who struggle with anger, he teaches concrete anger management skills to reduce reactive patterns and improve communication. He can also support people facing addiction, relationship strain, grief, or the emotional effects of trauma and abuse.
His practice includes attention to issues around identity, intimacy, and caregiver stress. Donald has experience addressing a wide range of concerns including bipolar mood issues, career questions, compassion fatigue, and sexual diversity topics like kink and BDSM. He adapts his methods to the problem at hand and emphasizes steps people can take between sessions.
Sessions are offered in English from Illinois and he accepts international clients. He works with adults seeking practical strategies, clearer thinking, and steadier emotion regulation. The focus is on usable skills and honest conversation rather than jargon.
02Credentials
- LCPC (Illinois)
- License 180005917 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1336278191 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Donald lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Methods Donald names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Donald names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Practical approaches you can use online
Donald blends client-centered work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to focus on real changes a person can make. Client-centered Therapy emphasizes listening, respect, and tailoring sessions to what matters most to the individual; it helps people feel heard and make decisions that fit their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches ways to notice and reframe unhelpful thoughts and to practice small behavioral steps that change mood and stress responses.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Donald treats the choice of method as a collaboration, combining listening with trialing techniques and adjusting based on what helps most. He and the client set goals together and review progress so the plan stays useful and realistic.
Online therapy offers flexibility for different rhythms of life. Video calls allow for full conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to share thoughts between sessions or fit a discussion into a busy day. These options help people get steady support without rearranging their whole schedule.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Donald commonly address?
He helps with depression, anxiety, stress, and anger issues, as well as addiction, relationship strain, trauma, grief, and identity-related concerns.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a person-centered style that listens closely and adapts to each person, combined with practical cognitive techniques and skill teaching for emotion management.
What is his professional background?
He has 20 years of experience working with adults on a wide range of mental health and life concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is an IL LCPC and practices from Illinois.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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