Shawndre Leydon , LMHC, LCPC

Shawndre Leydon is a licensed counselor who brings a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to complex life challenges. With five years of professional experience, she works with people facing depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting struggles, career transitions, OCD, ADHD, and the effects of physical or emotional trauma. Shawndre emphasizes respect and sensitivity in every interaction, avoiding stigmatizing labels while focusing on each person as an individual with unique strengths and needs.

Her work blends practical, evidence-informed techniques with a warm, interactive style. She draws on methods such as cognitive behavioral strategies and attachment-focused work, and adapts conversations and treatment plans to match what each client needs most. Shawndre aims to create a collaborative atmosphere where goals are clarified and progress is measured against the client’s priorities.

Shawndre holds the credentials LMHC and LCPC - LMHC stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor and LCPC stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - reflecting formal training and licensure to provide therapeutic care. She is experienced addressing a broad range of issues, including stress, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, grief, addiction, parenting and family dynamics, and neurodiverse challenges such as ADHD.

Taking the first step toward change requires courage, and Shawndre offers steady support and practical guidance for those ready to pursue greater well-being. She welcomes the opportunity to work collaboratively and help clients move toward clearer, more satisfying lives.

Blending Therapeutic Approaches for Effective Online Care

Shawndre Leydon draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and build psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to meaningful actions - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating that develop from early relationships and helps clients improve trust, communication, and emotional connection in current relationships - it is often helpful for intimacy, abandonment concerns, and family dynamics. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches practical skills to shift them, making it a common choice for depression, anxiety, and coping with everyday challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Shawndre works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and she adapts strategies over time as needs change. Licensed professionals can apply these approaches flexibly in online settings to match each client’s pace.

Online therapy with Shawndre is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to engage from home or while balancing work and family commitments. This range of options supports accessibility and scheduling flexibility so clients can receive consistent care in ways that suit their daily lives.