Donald Shawler, LCPC

Illinois · 20 years in practice

Donald Shawler is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 20 years of clinical experience.

License and registration

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

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Donald

Donald Shawler is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 20 years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing depression, anxiety, stress, anger, addiction concerns, and relationship or intimacy questions. He presents straightforward, practical help rather than jargon.

His style is warm and down-to-earth. Shawler blends Client-Centered Therapy with skills-based methods to meet people where they are. That means he listens first, then helps identify patterns that keep problems going.

Background and approach

He teaches cognitive techniques to reframe unhelpful thoughts and reduce their impact on mood and behavior. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) informs his work with emotional connection and how feelings shape responses. He also draws on mindfulness to help people notice reactions without judgment.

These approaches are used alongside coaching tools for life changes and career concerns. Many people come for help with grief, trauma, self-esteem, or compassion fatigue. He also addresses issues like codependency, body image, and substance use with practical strategies and clear goals.

Sessions aim to build skills that make daily life easier. Shawler offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. He works in English and is based in Illinois, and he welcomes people seeking support from other regions.

To begin, a short questionnaire helps match goals and plan next steps.

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

How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions

Donald blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in online work. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and name their emotional responses and how those feelings affect relationships and behavior. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes listening and collaboration so the person leads the pace and focus of sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy teaches practical skills to reframe unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors that change mood.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and they will choose techniques together. That joint planning helps tailor which methods are used and when to switch emphasis during therapy.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging let people check in between sessions or use shorter, focused exchanges. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, and travel schedules while maintaining ongoing treatment.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist address?

He helps with depression, anxiety, stress, anger, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma, self-esteem, and related concerns listed in his specialties.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses a person-centered approach that starts with listening closely, then adds cognitive and skills-based techniques to change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors.

What kind of experience does he have?

He has 20 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of mental health and life concerns.

What are his credentials and location?

He is an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - practicing in Illinois.

Can I work with him if I live outside the U.S.?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients who can connect by the listed session formats.

Which session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to meet different scheduling and communication needs.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies by location and other factors; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start therapy with him?

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