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Shawndre Leydon

Shawndre Leydon, LMHC, LCPC

Therapist in Florida

Trauma-aware, practical, collaborative care

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Maine

Languages

English

  • Focus on trauma recovery
  • Practical coping skills
  • Collaborative treatment planning

About Shawndre

Shawndre Leydon is a licensed mental health counselor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship problems, and the impact of trauma and abuse. She holds MA LMHC and ME LCPC credentials and practices in Florida. Her tone is warm and direct, aimed at people who want practical support and clearer direction.

She uses a blend of straightforward therapies to match each person’s needs. Shawndre draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based work, and client-centered methods. Sessions usually involve talking through current struggles, identifying unhelpful patterns, and practicing small changes that fit daily life.

Her approach is respectful and nonjudgmental. She aims to keep conversations focused and practical while honoring each person’s experience. Shawndre avoids stigmatizing labels and tailors the plan to what the client needs now.

With five years of clinical experience, she has supported people coping with depression, addictions, grief, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions. She also addresses issues such as ADHD, body image, dissociation, and complicated attachment or abandonment histories.

Shawndre works with English-speaking clients and accepts international clients. People start by using the site’s Start Therapy button, completing a brief matching questionnaire, and scheduling sessions according to availability. The subscription-based sessions can be canceled at any time.

Therapeutic approaches and how they fit into online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values. It helps people accept difficult emotions while taking steps toward what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people test unhelpful beliefs and try new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation and coping skills. It can be useful for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which methods to try first, based on goals, needs, and preferences. Sessions can shift focus as progress is made and new challenges appear.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, cut travel time, and bring skills practice into everyday routines. It also allows shorter check-ins when needed and options for sessions that do not require being on camera. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and DBT techniques to remote sessions to keep therapy focused and practical.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Shawndre help with?

She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, and self-esteem struggles.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is warm and interactive. She keeps sessions practical and focuses on respectful, nonjudgmental conversation.

What experience does she bring?

She has five years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns including mood, trauma, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds MA LMHC and ME LCPC credentials and practices in Florida.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment work?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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