Shawn Crossley , LPC

Shawn Crossley brings more than two decades of experience in the mental health field, working with children, teens, and adults to address a wide range of concerns. He has spent nine years as a Family Base therapist and offers experience in family structural therapy alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Shawn practices from a client-centered perspective, pairing person-centered listening with solution-focused strategies to help clients move toward practical, meaningful change.

He views therapy as a collaborative process and emphasizes teamwork between therapist and client to identify goals and build skills. Shawn is committed to helping each person discover their best version of themselves - whatever that may look like - and he adapts his approach to fit individual needs. He holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor and indicates formal training and state licensure to provide counseling services.

Shawn works with individuals and families across issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, addiction, and a variety of mood and behavioral challenges. He combines practical interventions with empathetic support to help clients develop coping strategies, improve communication, and make sustainable changes in their lives.

Approaches Shawn Uses and How Online Therapy Works

Shawn integrates client-centered therapy to create a supportive therapeutic relationship where the client's values and perspectives guide the work. This approach emphasizes active listening and respect, helping people feel heard as they explore goals and personal growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is practical and skills-focused, and often helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on strengths and small, achievable steps toward change, making it useful when clients want concrete strategies and faster progress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Shawn works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. He adjusts techniques over time to reflect progress and changing priorities.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions take place - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - so clients can choose formats that fit their schedules and comfort level. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care, attend sessions from home or work, and integrate therapeutic work into busy lives while still working with licensed professionals and therapists who guide each step.