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Online therapist

Shona Dyche

Calm, practical support for real-life challenges

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
14 years
Licensed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Shona

Shona Dyche is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with 14 years of clinical experience. She focuses on meeting people where they are and helping them find practical ways to cope with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and low self-esteem. Her work also addresses ADHD, addictions, bipolar mood concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family stress, career strain, and self-harm.

She uses straightforward, focused conversation to clarify what feels most urgent.

Background and approach

Sessions aim to build useful skills and clearer thinking rather than rely on jargon. Shona values steady progress and practical tools that clients can use between sessions. Her approach blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, so clients can both feel heard and practice new ways of responding to thoughts and situations.

She helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try different behaviors in daily life. Shona creates a calm, respectful space where people can talk through painful experiences and learn healthier coping strategies. She encourages small steps and realistic goals tailored to each person’s life.

For those balancing many responsibilities, she offers flexible online options and short-form messaging in addition to scheduled sessions. The emphasis is on practical support aimed at reducing overwhelm and building resilience over time.

Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions help

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes being heard and understood. In practice this means the therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and follows the client’s lead so goals feel personally meaningful. This approach helps when people need a calm, accepting space to sort through emotions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and acting. It is practical and skill-based, often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and managing mood or behavior patterns.

Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they try approaches, see what helps, and adjust the plan over time.

Online therapy offers flexible options like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions around work, school, or family duties. They also let people practice skills in real time and check in between scheduled meetings, which can support steady progress.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, addictions, bipolar mood concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family stress, career issues, and self-harm.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style combines listening with practical skill-building. Sessions focus on clear, usable steps and changing unhelpful thinking patterns.
How long has she worked as a therapist?
She has 14 years of experience providing therapy in Louisiana.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, credential LA LPC 3740, and practices in Louisiana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with clients in Louisiana.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing and starting therapy work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.

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Experience
14 years
Licensed
Louisiana
Languages
English

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