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Online therapist

Roy Sheneman

Compassionate counselor for everyday family challenges

Credentials
LPC
Experience
30 years
Licensed in
Texas
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Roy

Roy Sheneman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 30 years of clinical work. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, family matters, self-esteem, and career concerns. He aims to make first steps toward change feel manageable for people who are worried or stuck.

Roy keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He creates an open space where people can name what’s hard and try new ways of handling it.

Background and approach

He pays attention to daily pressures and how they affect moods, choices, and connections with others. His approach includes listening closely and helping clients find concrete steps forward. He uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot unhelpful thinking.

He also draws on client-centered methods to follow what matters most to each person. Roy works with family and parenting-related concerns alongside individual issues. That includes communication problems, family conflict, divorce and separation, and family of origin topics.

He also addresses caregiver stress, money and workplace problems, and life transitions like midlife shifts and young adult challenges. Sessions emphasize practical change and clear goals. Roy helps people break big problems into small, doable steps and track progress.

The tone is respectful and down-to-earth, aimed at people who want workable ways to feel more confident and connected.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person. The therapist creates space for the client to describe what they want and helps guide conversations toward meaningful goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and actions that keep problems going and teaches practical ways to change them, which can help with anxiety, stress, and low self-esteem.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Roy will collaborate with each person to choose which methods to try based on their goals and comfort. That means trying things, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than using a one-size-fits-all method.

Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into busy family and work schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from home, phone sessions offer a simpler option, and live chat or text-based messaging give short, ongoing support between longer sessions. These formats provide flexibility so people can maintain momentum even when life is hectic.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Rather than examining the problem at length, this looks at what is already working and builds on it. Sessions tend to be practical and forward-looking, with small achievable steps, which translates readily to shorter online conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Roy address?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, family matters, self-esteem, and career concerns along with related issues like communication problems, caregiver stress, and divorce and separation.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are straightforward and client-centered with an emphasis on listening and practical steps. He combines this with techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of professional work experience as a counselor in Texas.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - and practices in Texas under license TX LPC 13166.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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