About Shawn
Shawn Conn helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. He is a licensed clinical social worker with 14 years of experience. Shawn writes plainly and listens closely so people feel heard and understood.
He has worked in schools and with people experiencing homelessness. His background also includes supporting members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, and first responders. He has spent years seeing everyday working people who feel overwhelmed by life’s demands.
How Shawn works
Shawn uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. He prefers a practical, goal-focused style that keeps the person’s values and choices central. Clients set the pace and priorities while he offers options and direction.
In sessions he adopts a collaborative tone. He describes himself as a guide rather than someone who tells people what to do. That approach is intended to help people build skills they can use outside of therapy.
Shawn practices in Kentucky and works in English. He has experience across different settings and populations, and brings 14 years of clinical work to each appointment.
What Shawn works with
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Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 14 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Kentucky |
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Online support options
How evidence-based approaches shape online care
Shawn commonly uses well-established, evidence-based techniques to guide therapy. Cognitive behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing new ways of responding; this can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. Eye movement desensitization related methods address traumatic memories by combining focused attention with guided processing to reduce the intensity of traumatic reactions.The right approach is often found together. Shawn works collaboratively to match methods to a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. He will discuss options, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful for the individual.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm which session formats he currently offers before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow shorter or more frequent check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Some formats also require less bandwidth or let people skip video when that works better for them. Talk with Shawn about how sessions can be scheduled and structured to fit everyday life.
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