- CBT techniques
- Solution-focused work
- Guilt and shame focus
About Shawayna
Shawayna Teal is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. She also focuses on issues such as abandonment, attachment struggles, caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, and guilt and shame.
Shawayna uses practical, evidence-based methods in sessions. She draws from Cognitive-Behavioral techniques and Solution-Focused work to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try small changes. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with clear steps to practice between meetings.
She often helps people untangle guilt and shame connected to family, faith, and relationships. Conversations may include looking at painful memories, questioning self-critical thoughts, and testing different ways of responding in current relationships. The aim is to give clients ways to act differently when old habits show up.
Shawayna describes the therapeutic relationship as a place to be honest and direct. She encourages straightforward problem-solving alongside exploring emotions. People can expect collaborative planning, brief skill practice, and concrete ideas to use outside sessions.
She provides counseling to adults in Florida and works in English. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. The practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, with fees that vary by location.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Shawayna relies on evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive-Behavioral work and Solution-Focused methods. Cognitive-Behavioral work involves noticing specific thoughts and behaviors, testing whether those thoughts fit the facts, and trying small behavioral experiments. This approach can help with anxiety, depression, social anxiety, and self-critical thinking. Solution-Focused work centers on identifying small, achievable goals and building on what already works; it is useful when someone wants concrete changes and shorter-term focus.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client will talk about goals, preferences, and what feels practical. Together they decide whether to focus more on thought work, behavior experiments, short goals, or a mix of methods, and review progress as they go.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or travel. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a quick session is helpful, or reduce time spent traveling to appointments. Licensed professionals often use online sessions to keep therapy consistent with a person's day to day life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focuses include guilt and shame, attachment issues, and caregiver stress.
How does she approach shame and guilt?
She uses Cognitive-Behavioral techniques and Solution-Focused strategies to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new responses. Work is practical and aims to change how someone thinks and acts day to day.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of mood and relationship concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and the practice uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.