Therapist profile
Donald Shawler, LCPC
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - Anger and Mood
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- CredentialsLCPC
- LicenseLCPC, Illinois / 180005917
- NPI1336278191
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationIllinois
About
- Anger management skills
- Cognitive techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Donald
Donald Shawler is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois with 20 years of experience. He works with adults on common concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, and anger. He also supports people facing relationship strain, grief, and self-esteem problems. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are accepted.
Shawler uses an integrative, client-centered approach. That means he starts by listening and helping people name what matters to them. He teaches practical cognitive techniques to reframe thoughts that get in the way of feeling better. He also offers anger management skills for people who snap, hold resentment, or struggle with outbursts.
His work aims to be straightforward and task-focused. Clients learn tools they can use between sessions, such as thought records and brief behavioral experiments. He draws on mindfulness practices to help slow down intense reactions and on emotionally focused methods to clarify how feelings affect close relationships.
Sessions mix talk and action. Shawler will talk through patterns, introduce simple exercises, and coach people through trying new responses. He pays attention to how problems affect daily life - work stress, intimate relationships, and caregiving responsibilities all get discussed when they matter.
People seeking help for anger, addiction, or mood concerns can expect a practical, skills-oriented approach. The emphasis is on learning concrete strategies for managing difficult feelings and improving interactions with others. To begin, readers should confirm current session options before scheduling.
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Therapeutic approaches and working online
Donald combines client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy to help people manage anger and related problems. Client-centered therapy focuses on attentive listening and helping the person name their priorities and values. It is useful for people who want a straightforward, supportive space to figure out next steps.CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, teaches practical skills for changing unhelpful thinking and behavior. It often involves keeping simple records of thoughts and testing out new actions between sessions, which can be helpful for handling workplace frustration or recurring outbursts.
Finding the right approach usually takes a couple of conversations. The therapist will work collaboratively to pick methods that suit the client’s goals and preferences. That may mean emphasizing CBT techniques, drawing on mindfulness to reduce reactivity, or using emotionally focused ideas when relationship issues are central.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In practice, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example they can shorten commute time, allow check-ins during a lunch break, or offer a phone option when video is difficult. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for scheduling and for trying skills between meetings.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with adults on depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, anger, relationship and self-esteem issues, among other concerns listed in his profile.
How would he approach my anger problems?
He combines client-centered listening with anger management skills and cognitive techniques to help people notice triggers and try different responses.
What is his background and experience?
He is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 20 years of experience working with adults on mood and behavioral concerns.
Where is he based and what credentials does he hold?
He practices in Illinois and holds the IL LCPC credential as listed in his profile.
Will sessions be in my language if I am not a US client?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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