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Shana Sexton

Therapist(She, hers)
22 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

I strongly believe in the healing benefits of creative methods, especially for clients who may find it challenging to talk through emotionally charged issues. I previously worked in child welfare settings and has a particular clinical interest in processing trauma and grief work. I also have additional experience supporting people with intellectual disabilities & their families.

My approach to therapy

My approach to individual therapy blends cognitive-behavioral and expressive methods, meeting clients where they are and building strong therapeutic alliances. I have training in sand tray therapy, which allows clients to express feelings and process events using symbols and metaphors. My couples therapy expertise is informed by my training in Gottman Method, an evidence based approach that focuses on skill building as well as exploring deeper issues behind a couple's challenges.

What you can expect from me

New skills, new insights and a better understanding of themselves

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Inquisitive, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    22 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Washington University, Saint Louis, Other at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Illinois)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Shana Sexton accepts Aetna and 9 other insurance carriers

On average, people save 75% on sessions through Headway

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    Stress management, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Trauma Focused CBT, Attachment Based, Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Strength-Based
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English
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