Shawn Oak
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT (KY/IN/FL), LCSW (IN), ACSI help people live their life authentically, on their terms. Assisting them to recognize their core needs, desires, & their genuine values.
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It's my opinion (and research supports this) that building supportive spaces where individuals can explore their authentic selves and change unhelpful patterns is the most effective way to do therapy. I support the well-being of adults and adolescents experiencing overwhelming emotions, challenging histories, and complex mental health problems. All too often we trade expressing our genuine selves for safety, which can lead to blame, resentment, anxiety, and inexplicable grief.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, have difficulties focusing, continuously put others before yourself, lacking confidence or often have thoughts of comparison? These challenges often impact self-esteem and self worth, which may contribute to increased anxiety or depression. I work with individuals struggling with ideas of perfectionism.
Being human is often tough. Sometimes we lose our way and can feel stuck and overwhelmed. Sometimes we would like to change parts of our lives or ourselves but don’t know how. Therapy can be an empowering way to promote healing, growth, and wellness. Often, we initially seek treatment to address a specific concern and then begin to uncover other areas of our lives in which we want to make meaningful change. My goal is for this process to feel supportive, affirming, and appropriately challenging.
Your children are a source love and light and it is disheartening when you just can't seem to connect together. Perhaps their big feelings put you on edge or make you avoid going out in public. Or perhaps you've noticed your child isn't as happy as they once were. Let's bring the light back into the home. Together we can build and strengthen your relationship. Let's find time to for you to enjoy one another again.
It is important that we all feel seen and heard; we need that more than ever before. We need spaces created for us to heal wounds developed from adverse and traumatic experiences. We need room to acknowledge and address our pain. We need opportunity for self—self-reflection and expression. Leavell Counseling, LLC is committed to providing quality counseling services to individuals desiring more—more growth and more change. I look forward to supporting you in your process of growth and change.
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My sessions are a space for clients to safely explore their feelings, learn new ways to cope with stress, feel validated and supported, and improve their relationships. My clients are people facing challenges like anxiety, depression, difficulty managing their feelings, life transitions, and codependency. I also work with individuals in recovery and those questioning their relationship with alcohol, drugs, or other self-sabotaging behaviors.
Are you feeling sad, lacking energy, and feeling like something is wrong all of the time? Has your mood been up and down and you've found it As a client you will have a comfortable safe space to share freely without judgment. You can discuss substance use and if and why that might have increased for you recently. You can discuss any recent stressful life changes resulting in increased anxiety or depression. You can talk about sadness, fear, regret, and the feelings of all shapes and sizes.
I specialize in individual and couples/relationship therapy for adults, addressing concerns such as anxiety, stress, eating/body image, trauma, relationship issues, identity development/exploration, and life transitions. Our identities, lived experiences, and environment are crucial to understanding who we are. My aim is to empower you, encouraging you to embrace authenticity and be your truest self. I'll meet you where you are and offer supportive challenges as we work towards your goals.
If you're having issues with anxiety, depression, sleep, past trauma, grief/loss, or substance use, we might be a great fit! There are many tools available to help you, including holistic and neuro-informed approaches backed in science. Whether you are interested in targeted, focused work on specific symptoms, or addressing more comprehensive concerns, I will help you by outlining a personalized pathway for healing centered around your unique needs.
If you have ADHD, you're not broken—although it may often feel that way. If you're a neurodivergent (ND) person who has spent years trying to function the way neurotypical (NT) people do, you know that a lot of the advice you receive doesn’t seem to work. It's hard to solve ND problems using NT solutions. I can help you learn more about your ADHD patterns, identify areas in your life where ADHD is most challenging, and teach you effective strategies & techniques for managing your challenges.
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Stuck. Overwhelmed. Burned out. Numb. Invisible. Frustrated. Lonely. Misunderstood. Feeling behind. Nagging Doubts. Procrastinating. Shame. Fear of making mistakes. Hiding your self. Lost. Empty. Confused. You aren't sure how you got here. This isn't the life you imagined. You are searching for RELIEF. You’ve already tried what you know to feel better & still feel stuck. Does any of this feel familiar? I know that it IS possible to live the life you want. You DESERVE to feel solace and thrive!