LMHC, LCPC

Shawndre Leydon , LMHC, LCPC

Therapist in Florida

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About Shawndre

Shawndre Leydon is a licensed clinical therapist who brings a warm, interactive approach to helping people address a wide range of life challenges. She works with clients facing depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting and blended family concerns, career transitions, obsessive-compulsive struggles, ADHD, and the effects of physical trauma or emotional abuse. Her practice also supports those dealing with grief, addiction, self-esteem issues, intimacy concerns, and a variety of attachment and dissociation-related difficulties.

Shawndre emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every therapeutic interaction and avoids stigmatizing labels. She draws on multiple evidence-informed modalities to tailor conversations and treatment plans to each person’s needs. Her clinical toolkit includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-focused work, client-centered techniques, cognitive behavioral strategies, and dialectical skills when appropriate. This flexible blend allows her to adapt to individual goals and preferences while helping clients build practical coping skills and clearer self-understanding.

Clients find Shawndre’s style collaborative and empowering; she focuses on creating a dialog that honors each person’s experience and strengths while guiding steps toward meaningful change. She invites those ready to explore new ways of coping and relating to reach out for support and guidance.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and take committed action toward a meaningful life while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and struggles with motivation. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in early relationships and how those patterns affect current connections, which can be helpful for relationship challenges, abandonment issues, and intimacy concerns. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on providing a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where the therapist follows the client’s lead to foster self-discovery and personal growth, often benefiting those working on self-esteem, identity, or life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Shawndre collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve. This partnership helps tailor sessions to what feels most useful for the individual.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and access licensed professionals from different locations. These convenient options can support consistent engagement and make it simpler to maintain momentum between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Shawndre Leydon have?

Shawndre Leydon has 5 years of experience.

Is Shawndre Leydon a licensed therapist?

Yes. Shawndre holds the credentials LMHC and LCPC. License details are MA LMHC LMHC10000080 and ME LCPC CC8175.

In which languages does Shawndre Leydon provide therapy?

Shawndre provides therapy in English.

Where is Shawndre Leydon located?

Shawndre is located in Florida.

How can I work with Shawndre Leydon as my therapist?

You can work with Shawndre through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Shawndre Leydon work with international clients?

Yes, Shawndre works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Shawndre Leydon cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Maine

Languages

English

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