Oksana Shiell , LMFT

Oksana Shiell is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), a clinician trained to work with individuals, couples, and families, who brings 18 years of experience to her practice. She has held a clinical supervisory role since 2017 and has extensive experience working with teens as well as adults and family systems. She holds licensure in both California and Arkansas - CA LMFT 50698 and AR LMFT M2402001.

Oksana focuses on common concerns such as stress and anxiety, parenting challenges, anger management, motivation, self-esteem, and adapting to life changes. She also works with issues related to attachment and abandonment, aging and geriatric concerns, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image, communication and control problems, coping after disasters, divorce and separation, forgiveness, immigration, impulsivity, infidelity, isolation and loneliness, and jealousy.

Her approach emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion, with treatment tailored to each person or family’s unique circumstances and goals. Oksana offers practical, evidence-informed strategies alongside supportive reflection to help clients build coping skills and move toward more balanced and fulfilling lives. She provides services in English, Russian, and Ukrainian and accepts new clients in Arkansas, offering multiple ways to engage in therapy to fit individual needs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Oksana integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) into her online practice. Client-centered therapy centers on the client’s experience, offering a supportive, nonjudgmental space where individuals and families can explore their goals and values and build self-understanding. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and learning practical skills to manage anxiety, stress, and mood-related challenges. DBT teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that are useful for managing strong emotions, impulsivity, and relationship conflicts.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Oksana works with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and she adapts methods over time so therapy remains focused and relevant. Clients are encouraged to share feedback so the plan can be adjusted together.

Online therapy with Oksana is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules or those who prefer remote care. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of support, access timely interventions, and fit sessions into everyday life while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor treatment to each client’s situation.