Shawntrell Moore , LCPC

Shawntrell Moore is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, family challenges, and trauma. He speaks plainly and works to break down the first barrier - asking for help - into a simple, manageable step. Sessions aim to build healthier coping skills and clearer thinking so day-to-day life feels more workable.

Shawntrell helps people untangle the gap between their behaviors and their values. He draws up practical, personalized plans so clients can move toward a life that feels more purposeful. He also offers guidance to family members and other loved ones who need concrete strategies to support someone in recovery.

He brings 17 years of experience and a master’s degree from the University of Illinois to his practice. His background includes work with people overcoming drug and alcohol problems and those navigating early recovery stages. He frames progress as small, steady steps rather than sudden fixes.

Therapy sessions focus on usable tools such as coping skill building, increasing insight into patterns, and addressing past hurt. Shawntrell uses a trauma-aware stance that pays attention to how past events shape current reactions. He aims for a direct, calm style that helps clients practice new ways of relating to themselves.

People who choose Shawntrell can expect collaborative planning, straightforward feedback, and attention to goals like improved communication, reduced anxiety, and healthier responses to triggers. He works with English-speaking clients from Illinois and offers several online session formats to fit different needs.

Evidence-based approaches and how they work online

Shawntrell uses practical, evidence-based techniques to help people change patterns that cause distress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors so coping becomes easier; it is often used for anxiety, stress, and addictive behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication to reduce intense reactions and improve relationships.

These approaches are presented collaboratively. The therapist and client together decide which techniques to try based on current goals and what feels most useful. Plans are adjusted over time so methods fit the person's needs, pace, and preferences rather than following a rigid script.

Online sessions can be held as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different days and situations. Video works well for in-depth work and reading nonverbal cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat is useful for brief check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. This flexibility helps people fit therapy into work, caregiving, or recovery routines without adding travel time.