Shawn Ashworth

Shawn Ashworth is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with more than 31 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship troubles, anger, low self-esteem, and ADHD. She also supports concerns such as body image, commitment issues, communication problems, divorce and separation, domestic violence, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, self-love, social anxiety, and women's issues.

Shawn brings a warm and collaborative style to sessions. She works with clients to identify strengths and set clear, realistic goals. Conversations focus on practical steps clients can try between sessions to make progress in everyday life.

Her work combines Solution-Focused Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, and Family Systems ideas. That mix is tailored to each person's situation rather than applied the same way for everyone. Sessions often emphasize small experiments, skill practice, and clearer communication patterns.

Shawn aims to create a compassionate space where people can talk through what matters most to them. She encourages curiosity and steady effort over time. The focus is on helping people feel more connected, confident, and able to manage stressful moments.

People who choose her usually want straightforward guidance and tools they can use right away. She balances listening with concrete suggestions so clients leave sessions with clear next steps.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online work

Shawn draws from Solution-Focused Therapy and cognitive behavioral techniques in her practice. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, practical steps and clear goals to build forward momentum. It helps when someone wants focused change and actions they can try between sessions. Cognitive behavioral techniques look at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teach skills for managing anxiety, impulsivity, and low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Shawn aims to learn about each person's goals and preferences and then suggest methods that fit. She discusses options and adjusts strategies based on what helps most as therapy moves forward.

If you are considering online therapy, check the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online care can make it easier to fit appointments around work, school, or caregiving responsibilities and can reduce travel time. It also lets people keep momentum with shorter check-ins or follow-up conversations when helpful. Confirm which session formats are available and schedule in a way that fits your routine.