Shawn Blakley, LPC - Therapist in Wisconsin

Shawn Blakley is a licensed professional counselor with 30 years of experience.

01About Shawn

Shawn Blakley is a licensed professional counselor with 30 years of experience. He practices in Wisconsin and offers straightforward, practical help for people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, and low mood. Shawn focuses on building a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about what matters most to them.

He listens closely and helps clients put words to difficult feelings. He emphasizes clear, doable steps rather than jargon or long lectures.

Background and approach

His work often addresses substance use and process addictions such as gambling or compulsive sexual behavior. He also helps people who struggle with anger, grief, relationship strain, codependency, and self-esteem concerns. Shawn aims to meet each person where they are and tailor the pace to their needs.

Therapy sessions combine a client-centered approach with practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy. That means conversations focus on the person's goals, while also identifying patterns of thinking or behavior to change. Sessions are practical and focused on skills that can be used between meetings.

Shawn encourages people to take the first step even when it feels hard. He works with adults who want clear guidance and steady support through stressful times and life changes. If a direct, experienced counselor feels like the right fit, he may be able to help guide the next steps.

02Credentials

LPC (Wisconsin): License 792-125 · expires February 2027
LPC (Arizona): License LPC-23279 · expires July 2026
NPI: 1417022468 · national provider identifier

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03Focus areas and approaches

Everything Shawn lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Depression
Grief
Anger management
Self esteem
Codependency
Drug and alcohol addiction
Men's issues
Mood disorders
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)

Methods Shawn names

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04Online support

Approaches that translate well to online care

Shawn uses client-centered therapy to put the person's experience first. That approach focuses on active listening, empathy, and letting the client lead the topics they want to work on. It is helpful for people who need a steady, respectful place to sort feelings and choices.

He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT, which looks at how thoughts and actions influence mood and behavior. CBT breaks problems into manageable steps and teaches specific skills to change unhelpful patterns, which can be practiced between sessions and tracked over time.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Shawn will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions can make regular therapy easier to fit into life. Video calls let people keep face-to-face conversation when that matters. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can work when video is difficult. Live chat and text-based messaging allow brief check-ins, quick skill practice, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it simpler to maintain continuity and work on change from different locations and schedules.

05Questions people ask

What concerns does Shawn typically address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, relationship challenges, and self-esteem issues, plus addictions and codependency.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is client-centered and collaborative, with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to address thinking and behavior patterns.

How long has Shawn worked in counseling?

Shawn brings 30 years of professional experience to his practice, working with a range of mood and addiction concerns.

Where is Shawn licensed and based?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wisconsin and holds LPC credentials in Wisconsin and Arizona.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats does he use?

Shawn works with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does pricing and getting started work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, select Start Therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.

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