- Person-centered approach
- Focus on sleep and rest
- Skills and insight
About Shawndre
Shawndre Leydon is a licensed counselor who focuses on practical, person-centered therapy. She holds an MA LMHC and an ME LCPC and brings five years of clinical experience to her work. Shawndre aims to create a respectful, compassionate space where people can talk about stress, sleep problems, anxiety, and relationship concerns.
Her way of working is warm and interactive. Sessions are conversational and grounded in real-life steps people can try between meetings. She draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-based perspectives, and client-centered listening to shape the work.
Shawndre has supported people dealing with depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addiction, and parenting strain. She also helps with issues like body image, intimacy struggles, ADHD-related challenges, and coping with big life changes. Sleeping and rest issues are part of the range she addresses when they affect daily functioning.
She prefers to tailor the plan to each person rather than apply a single method. That might mean focused skills practice some weeks and deeper conversations in others. The goal is to reduce distress and build patterns that fit a person's life.
Shawndre practices in Florida and offers services in English. Prospective clients who want to get started can expect a straightforward intake and collaborative planning process.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice hard thoughts and feelings while clarifying what matters to them and taking small steps toward those values. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and problems that disrupt sleep and daily routines.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and then practicing concrete skills to change them. CBT can be useful for insomnia-related habits, worry, low mood, and stress management.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape expectations and emotional responses. It can help when relationship patterns, intimacy concerns, or attachment issues affect current functioning.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Shawndre will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean trying skills-based exercises first or shifting to deeper attachment-focused conversations as trust builds.
The source biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions practical because they fit into a busy day more easily, reduce commute time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Others prefer longer appointments for deeper work. A conversation about scheduling and format helps fit therapy into everyday life without assuming a particular service.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Maine
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Shawndre commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleep and rest problems, addictions, grief, and many other concerns listed in her specialty areas.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is warm and interactive with a person-centered focus. She combines conversational listening with practical techniques to help people make changes between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working as a therapist and has supported clients across a wide range of issues during that time.
What credentials and location are listed?
Shawndre holds MA LMHC and ME LCPC credentials and practices in Florida.
Which languages are used in sessions and are international clients possible?
Sessions are offered in English, and she does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability to begin the process.