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Shawnene Weeks, LCSW

  • Experience8 years
  • LocationLouisiana
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Shawnene

Shawnene Weeks is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on supporting people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She emphasizes practical coping strategies and emotional resilience while creating an affirming environment for clients to explore concerns such as depression, self-esteem, relationship and family difficulties, and trauma. Her practice also addresses ADHD and issues like caregiver stress and compassion fatigue.

With eight years of clinical experience in Louisiana, Shawnene blends evidence-based methods and client-centered listening to tailor care to each person's needs. She draws on approaches including cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness-informed skills, and trauma-focused work to help clients manage symptoms, reduce impulsivity, and build clearer patterns of thought and behavior.

Her attention to women's issues, adoption and foster care experiences, and substance use challenges informs a nuanced, empathetic stance. Shawnene collaborates with clients to set realistic goals, strengthen coping resources, and move toward meaningful change.

Her practice aims to honor individual backgrounds and values while offering tools for increased stability, improved relationships, and greater day-to-day functioning.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online work

Shawnene frequently uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies for changing behaviors and improving mood. CBT can be especially useful for managing anxiety, depression, and impulsivity. She also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which emphasizes identifying values and building psychological flexibility so clients can take meaningful action even when uncomfortable feelings arise. ACT supports work on life transitions, stress, and motivation.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. Shawnene partners with each person to assess needs and preferences, and she will adjust the plan over time if different techniques seem like a better fit. That collaborative stance helps ensure interventions align with personal goals and day-to-day realities.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which expand access to regular support and make scheduling more flexible. These options allow clients to practice skills between conversations, check in during stressful moments, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult to arrange. Overall, the online setting supports consistent, goal-oriented work while accommodating varied lifestyles and time constraints.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Shawnene often address?
She works with a range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar concerns, and ADHD among other areas.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her style combines client-centered listening with evidence-based therapies like CBT, DBT, ACT, and EMDR to tailor interventions to each client's needs and goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience providing clinical care and support to people navigating emotional, behavioral, and life transition concerns.
Where is she licensed and what are her credentials?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Louisiana with license LA LCSW 14247.
Which languages are supported and can she work with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working together?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for beginning therapy with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityMidlife crisisPersonality disordersSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Louisiana

Languages

English

What Shawnene can help with

Shawnene Weeks works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.

Shawnene works with individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes.

Shawnene works with clients addressing social anxiety, stress, and depression.

How Shawnene approaches therapy

Shawnene's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy.

Experience and training

Shawnene is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Louisiana, with 8 years of clinical experience.