Shawn Williams
Licensed Therapist, MA, LPC
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I will help you face your fears and intrusive thoughts in a safe, controlled environment, without engaging compulsive behaviors. You will be in a supportive space as you gradually confront your OCD. I'll empower you to regain balance, confidence, and a sense of control in your personal and professional lives. Beyond OCD, my areas of focus include depression, ADHD, stress, career exploration, and relationship issues. These issues can interconnect with OCD. By addressing the broader context, we can foster long-term resilience and improved mental health.
I will help you face your fears and intrusive thoughts in a safe, controlled environment, without engaging compulsive behaviors. You will be in a supportive space as you gradually confront your OCD. I'll empower you to regain balance, confidence, and a sense of control in your personal and professional lives. Beyond OCD, my areas of focus include depression, ADHD, stress, career exploration, and relationship issues. These issues can interconnect with OCD. By addressing the broader context, we can foster long-term resilience and improved mental health.
Location
Licensed in California, Michigan, Oregon, Texas
About
Clinical Expertise
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics, Children and Adolescents
LGBTQ+ affirming
Cultural competencies
Christianity
Education
Letourneau University
Insurance
Plans accepted by Shawn
Aetna, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Care Network HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, ClaimDOC, Claritev (MultiPlan) PHCS, Curative, EMI Health, Forest County Potawatomi, GEHA, Healthcare Management Administrators, Horizon BCBS, Imagine Health, Independence Blue Cross, Kaiser - Northern California Region, Kaiser - Southern California Region, Kaiser Permanente, Medical Mutual, Meritain Health, Moda Health, Oscar Health, Partners Direct Health, Positive Healthcare, Priority Health, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah, Regence BlueShield, Regence BlueShield of Idaho, Regence Group Administrators, UHC Student Services, UMR, UMR - The Alliance, United Health Care Student Services, United Healthcare, Western Health Advantage,
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Get to know Shawn
How I create a safe, supportive environment in therapy
I think it's important to let people go at their own pace and not rush them. I'll encourage and support you as you open up and remind you that sharing these thoughts takes courage. It's not easy to trust a stranger with your deepest fears, but therapy should be a space where you feel safe to do so.
What I want to help you see in yourself
Healing isn't just about managing symptoms—it's about finding your true identity and stepping into the person you want to be. I want people to know that their intrusive thoughts do not define them. When someone starts ERP and realizes they can separate themselves from their thoughts, that's a huge step forward. You are not your OCD. You are capable of living a fulfilling, meaningful life.
The most rewarding part of treating OCD
Seeing people go from feeling stuck to thriving is everything. I worked with someone who had relationship OCD for years—intrusive thoughts kept her stuck in the same painful cycle. Through ERP, she was able to move forward, let go of that distress, and actually enjoy dating again. That kind of transformation is priceless.
My personal connection to OCD and mental health
I come from a family of therapists and social workers, so I was born for this. But what truly inspired me to become a therapist was my own experience. I saw a therapist in my 20s and fell in love with therapy—the ability to help someone heal and find their purpose. I've also lost family members to mental health struggles, so I take it very seriously. This work is deeply personal to me.
Why our members love working with Shawn
K.G.
Good experience"I highly recommend Shawn Williams to anyone seeking a truly skilled and dedicated therapist. What sets her apart is her exceptional ability to listen actively and catch the details that others might miss. She frequently connects the dots between our sessions, showing a deep understanding of my personal history and goals. This level of attentiveness has created a highly effective environment for my growth. It is a wonderful feeling to know you’ve found a practitioner who is fully invested in your well-being."
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