William Shahan, LCSW

Licensed in Oklahoma · 32 years in practice

William Shahan is a licensed clinical social worker with 32 years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, and self-esteem struggles.

License and registration

LCSW, Oklahoma: 2196 · expires December 2026
NPI: 1386749976 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 32
Languages: English

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About William

William Shahan is a licensed clinical social worker with 32 years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, and self-esteem struggles. He speaks plainly and listens closely to understand each person's situation before suggesting next steps. Many people come to him when everyday coping feels hard or old patterns keep getting in the way.

He uses a depth-oriented, compassionate style that focuses on the individual's strengths.

Background and approach

Sessions often center on learning practical ways to manage strong emotions and reduce day-to-day distress. He aims to help clients build healthier habits and clearer goals for life changes. In sessions he works at a steady pace, combining short-term strategies with deeper work on relationship and attachment issues when needed.

He also supports people dealing with mood disorders, compulsions, panic, and the emotional effects of loss and major life transitions. His background includes long experience with end-of-life and hospice counseling as well as domestic violence and trauma recovery. Clients can expect straightforward conversation about coping tools, emotion regulation, and steps they can try between sessions.

William draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to tailor the work to each person's needs. He practices in Oklahoma and offers sessions in English. People who value a thoughtful, experienced guide often choose to work with him when they want steady support through hard times.

He focuses on helping people find more agency, calmer responses, and a clearer sense of purpose over time.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

Evidence-based techniques and online care

William draws on well-established, evidence-based therapeutic techniques. One common approach is focused emotion regulation work that teaches specific skills to calm anxiety, handle anger, and reduce panic symptoms. These skills are practical and can be practiced between sessions to improve daily functioning.

Another strand of his work addresses trauma recovery and attachment-related patterns. This involves careful discussion of past events and current relationship habits, helping people make sense of how earlier experiences shape present responses and then try different ways of relating.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. William collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, preferences, and pace. He adjusts tools and focus over time so the work stays relevant and manageable rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits for this work. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions are helpful when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These formats make it easier to schedule consistent sessions and keep momentum between appointments.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does William address?

He helps people managing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, and low self-esteem, plus related concerns such as panic, OCD symptoms, mood disorders, and relationship attachment issues.

How would you describe his therapy style?

His approach is compassionate and depth-oriented, mixing practical coping skills with longer-term work on patterns and emotional regulation.

What is his clinical background?

He has 32 years of experience working with a broad range of mental health concerns and life transitions, including hospice and end-of-life counseling and domestic violence recovery.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Oklahoma.

Can sessions be done in languages other than English or with international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.

How are fees handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start working with him?

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