Donald Shawler, LCPC

Licensed in Illinois · 20 years in practice

Donald Shawler is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who brings 20 years of experience to his work with adults.

License and registration

LCPC, Illinois: 180005917 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1336278191 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 20
Languages: English

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About Donald

Donald Shawler is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who brings 20 years of experience to his work with adults. He focuses on common problems like anxiety, depression, stress, and addiction. Don uses straightforward, practical methods and talks with people in a calm, respectful way.

He draws on client-centered ideas to listen closely and build trust. That approach helps people say what matters most and begin to make changes that feel right for them.

Background and approach

He also uses cognitive techniques to help notice and reframe thoughts that keep people stuck. Anger and emotional regulation are regular topics in his sessions. He teaches concrete anger management skills and coping tools that people can use between meetings.

Don also supports people facing grief, life changes, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues around identity and sexual culture. Over two decades of work have given him experience with varied challenges, from substance concerns to caregiving stress and feelings of emptiness. He also works with people worried about career choices, bipolar mood swings, and compassion fatigue.

The goal is to find practical steps that match each person’s situation. Sessions are conducted in English and can happen by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Don accepts international clients and works with each person to choose the format and pace that fit their life.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Donald lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Anger management
Self esteem
Depression
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Aging and geriatric issues
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Communication problems
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Prejudice and discrimination
Self-love
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues

Approaches Donald names

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Online support

Approaches and how online work fits your life

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening with respect and helping people identify what matters to them. It is about being understood and finding personal goals that feel right rather than following a strict plan.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect feelings and actions. It teaches practical steps to notice and reframe unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors that can reduce anxiety and depression.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people name, understand, and respond to strong emotions so they can improve connections and handle intense feelings more effectively.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about needs, goals, and preferences and will adapt methods as those needs change. This is a collaborative process where the client helps shape what happens in sessions.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a longer session or visual contact helps. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier when a quiet moment is needed. Live chat and text messaging let people check in between sessions or keep a brief conversation when schedules are tight. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, caregiving, and travel routines.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He helps people facing anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, anger, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and a wide range of other concerns listed in his specialties.

What is his style in sessions?

Sessions are conversational and practical. He listens first, then offers tools like thought reframing and anger management you can practice between meetings.

How long has he worked in counseling?

He has about 20 years of clinical experience working with adults on mental health and life challenges.

Where is he licensed and based?

He holds an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor credential, and his practice information lists Illinois as the location.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, and he also accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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