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Shawn Tyras, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Shawn is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Shawn. View 18 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in South Carolina, Maine, and 1 more

Recent reviews

Shawn is great!

Reviewed May 2024

Wonderful listener. Excellent conversationalist. Makes you feel safe and heard. Very grateful to have Shawn in my corner.

Reviewed May 2024

More about Shawn

  • 10 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC, LCPC, LPCC

Welcome! Have you had recent changes to your life or struggling with ongoing mental health issues? Maybe your adolescent is experiencing mood changes, behavioral issues or anxiety. I applaud you for searching for support and I believe that you have come to the right place. It takes courage to seek out counseling and share personal thoughts to get to the live you want. I want to walk beside you where ever you are at this time and help you reach your goals. Here is a little about me and how I plan to support you:

I have a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Webster University (2014) and am a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina and Maine. After graduating, I began my career in a community Mental Health Clinic and have worked with children, teens and young adults predominately, but have some older patients that I also love working with. In addition, I work in the On-Crisis portion of this agency. Some of the therapies I use are DBT, CBT, EMDR and Motivational Therapy depending on the client's need. When it comes to small children I do utilize some art and game activities to help them move forward towards their goals and build on their strengths. The clients that I have worked with range from those with depression, anxiety, bipolar, borderline personality disorder, self esteem and trauma issues and celebrate with them as they reached goal after goal.

My therapeutic style involves helping you to arrive at insight, strategies, and tools that you can begin using immediately to make positive change in your life. Sometimes we can just sit and talk and when it is needed I love to provide concrete tools wherever possible and help you to have a plan for the following days before our next session, if that is the pace you would like to move at. Most importantly, we are going to make sure we are making progress on goals that you have for yourself. I will be there to guide you, encourage you, possibly even challenge you if I feel you are unknowingly allowing obstacles to stand in your way.

You may find it helpful to know that I have a lot of experience being the client in a counseling relationship and I was very nervous at first and need to know that the therapist/counselor was nonjudgmental and I would feel validated and understood when I shared things that I would never share outside of that office. People need to feel that their therapist/counselor treats them as they would expect to be treated if they were on the other side. If this is the kind of relationship you would like to have with your counselor, you’ve come to the right place.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Family conflicts Grief Parenting issues Anger management Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Abandonment Adoption and foster care Attachment issues Avoidant personality Blended family issues Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Communication problems Control issues Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Domestic violence Emptiness Family of origin issues Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / loneliness Midlife crisis Mood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Personality disorders Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Post-traumatic stress Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Shawn Tyras's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679967723.

  • LPC · South Carolina · 6750 · Expires August 2025
  • LCPC · Maine · CC6820 · Expires August 2026
  • LPCC · California · 18093 · Expires November 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Shawn Tyras

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

18 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helpful Empathetic Recommend Attentive Excellent Safe Wonderful Amazing Caring

Shawn is great!

Reviewed May 2024

Wonderful listener. Excellent conversationalist. Makes you feel safe and heard. Very grateful to have Shawn in my corner.

Reviewed May 2024

She is wonderful!!!

Reviewed February 2024

Been great so far. I’m 41 and have never done therapy so I’m not an expert but she seems to be helping. At least I have someone to talk to for sure

Reviewed December 2023

While I’ve only had a few interactions with Shawn as it’s only been a few weeks, so far I have really enjoyed working with them!

Reviewed September 2023

Shawn is very skilled at listening , she has so much patience during our conversations and it's beyond words to me how amazing her ability to stay engaged and be empathetic is . She isnt judgemental and is instead very validating and has a very kind and personable tone . She talks to you like she's already known you before once you can decide to open up a bit . She relates things you experience back to what she's learned about that subject or others she's heard had experience with it . She gives examples of times things have worked really well for others . She has had her own personal experiences with struggle and I believe that's what makes her such a great therapist . Because not only does she understand what youre telling her but shes been through it before too with most things . She can relate to people easily and is highly empathetic . If you want or need anything from therapy by her , like homework or advice or reviews on how you're progressing , she's more than willing to give you everything you ask and with kind words too . Shes so giving and she's offered to help me in ways that we're not in her job description but that many licensed therapists offer . She's one in a million in my book . Never had any mental health expert help me as much as she has and I've had a lot of experience the past 3 years getting therapy

Reviewed September 2023

Shawn has been a kind and thoughtful therapist. I appreciated all of her helpful advice.

Reviewed August 2023

Since I started talking to my therapist I have started to feel like someone is there for me ..

Reviewed February 2023

Shawn is an excellent listener. She is patient and empathetic; she was quick to pick up on what my concerns were, and was able to come up with a plan right away for how to address them. I would highly recommend her!

Reviewed November 2022

Great Therapist listens to my concerns and suggests different views and options to help with life issues. I would highly rate her for anyone needing assistance with mental health.

Reviewed February 2022

Shawn is spectacular. I really enjoyed talking with her about whatever was on my mind. She was really sweet and listened really well. Even though I need to pause therapy due to financial reasons, I hope to connect with Shawn again in the future.

Reviewed November 2021

I appreciated all that Shawn has helped me with. She is attentive, genuine, and supportive. I felt heard and understood. She gave me resources and deriection to begin achieving my goals. Would recommend her 100%

Reviewed November 2021

I 110% would recommend Shawn Mathis to anyone. She highly versatile with her counseling that I feel like she can work with anyone

Reviewed July 2021

Shawn Mathis is friendly person. She understands your problems and helps you resolve them. She is a great person to talk through your problems and help you cope with them.

Reviewed June 2021

Shawn is awesome! I love speaking with her. She is very attentive, caring, compassionate, and understanding. I’ve never had therapy before and was always afraid of it. Shawn has made it SO easy and helpful!

Reviewed April 2021

I sought counseling for help with a relationship with a man I’ve been dating. I hade heard good things about Better Help and signed up. I was marched with Shawn. She was awesome and I will work with her again if needed.

Reviewed January 2021

I enjoyed talking with her, she made me feel safe and I felt like I could just get everything off my chest. She was very helpful with finding me methods to help me as well and identifying things that I need to look into more to get better.

Reviewed November 2020

Shawn has been very helpful in giving me strategies to deal with past trauma and the triggers that I encounter now. She made me feel heard right from the start!

Reviewed September 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Shawn Tyras offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Shawn Tyras works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Shawn Tyras speak?

Shawn Tyras speaks English.

How many years of experience does Shawn Tyras have?

Shawn Tyras has 10 years of experience.

Where is Shawn Tyras licensed to practice?

Shawn Tyras is licensed to practice in South Carolina, Maine, and California.

Does Shawn Tyras accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Shawn Tyras does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Shawn Tyras offer?

Shawn Tyras offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Shawn Tyras?

Shawn Tyras can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Shawn Tyras?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.