Shawndre Leydon , LMHC, LCPC

Shawndre Leydon is a Florida-based licensed therapist with 5 years of clinical experience who supports people navigating stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and a wide range of life transitions. She holds the credentials LMHC and LCPC - LMHC indicates Licensed Mental Health Counselor and LCPC indicates Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - and brings a pragmatic, compassionate approach to therapy.

Her practice addresses a broad spectrum of concerns including depression, addiction, self-esteem difficulties, parenting and family issues, grief, intimacy challenges, sleep and eating problems, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She also works with complex relational themes such as attachment and abandonment, blended family dynamics, codependency, communication and commitment issues, and recovery after emotional or physical trauma. Shawndre draws on evidence-informed methods to tailor care to each person’s situation.

Therapeutic work with Shawndre is warm, interactive, and client-focused. She integrates approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to create individualized plans. She offers sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, and works with both domestic and international clients, collaborating with each person to set goals and develop practical strategies for change.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Shawndre Leydon uses several evidence-informed approaches that translate well to remote work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to build practical coping skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness, which can help with intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and impulsive behaviors. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in early relationships to improve trust, connection, and communication in current relationships and to address issues like abandonment or attachment-related anxiety.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Shawndre collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time as progress is made.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules, allow access from different locations, and make it easier to maintain consistent contact with licensed professionals. These options support ongoing work between sessions and help people engage in therapy in ways that fit their daily life.