Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Shawn Strohfus, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Mood and Stress
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 80501
- NPI
- 1902294978
- Experience
- 11 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Shawn supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Mood disorders
- Communication skills
About Shawn
Shawn Strohfus is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 11 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and depression. Shawn also addresses related concerns such as attachment issues, caregiver stress, codependency, workplace problems, and life purpose.
Shawn focuses on direct, practical work in sessions. She listens to what is happening now and helps people build skills to manage mood and daily pressures. Sessions emphasize clearer communication, setting boundaries, and coping strategies that fit everyday life.
Her approach centers on collaboration. Shawn and the person she sees set goals together and try out small changes between sessions. She pays attention to patterns that keep problems repeating and helps people break those cycles with doable steps.
Shawn draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. She helps people understand how thoughts, behaviors, and relationships affect mood. She also supports people through transitions such as divorce and work stress, focusing on practical problem-solving.
Her style is straightforward and goal-focused. People leave sessions with specific tools to try, like communication skills or stress-reduction steps. For anyone in California managing mood or stress, Shawn offers steady clinical experience and a clear focus on everyday results.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Shawn uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One common approach she employs focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and then practicing new responses. This helps with anxiety, depression, and mood swings by making daily coping more manageable.Another approach centers on communication and relationship patterns. Sessions work on clearer expression, boundary setting, and repairing patterns that lead to repeated conflict or codependency. These skills support people dealing with workplace stress, commitment issues, or family-related strain.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Shawn treats her role as collaborative - she listens to goals, tries methods that fit the person’s style, and adjusts plans based on what helps. Clients and Shawn review progress and pick the next steps together.
If you want online sessions, please confirm the current session options before booking as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-in conversations when needed. It also makes it simpler to practice communication or coping skills between meetings without rearranging a commute.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Shawn works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem issues, bipolar disorder, and depression. She also addresses related topics like attachment issues, caregiver stress, and workplace problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, goal-focused style that emphasizes skill-building and clearer communication. Sessions focus on steps people can try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Shawn has 11 years of clinical experience working with mood and stress-related concerns.
Where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers