Therapist profile
Oksana Shiell, LMFT
Arkansas
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Anger, Parenting
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, California / 50698; LMFT, Arkansas / M2402001
- NPI1881471209
- Experience18 years
- LanguagesEnglish, Russian, Ukrainian
- LocationArkansas
About
- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Client-centered care
About Oksana
Oksana Shiell is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 18 years of clinical experience and licenses in California and Arkansas. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Sessions are offered in English, Russian, and Ukrainian.
She began practicing in 2011 and has served as a clinical supervisor since 2017. Her background includes work with teens and many years of pre-licensed and post-licensed practice. That experience informs practical strategies she uses with adults facing ongoing frustration, work stress, or repeated arguments at home.
In sessions she uses client-centered methods to focus on the person’s goals and preferences. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thinking and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for managing intense emotions. Emotionally-Focused and Existential approaches appear when exploring relationship patterns or meaning in life.
Meetings usually involve straightforward conversation about current problems, short skills practice, and steps to try between sessions. For someone snapping at loved ones or feeling simmering resentment, that can mean learning ways to notice escalation and try a different response.
She has worked with issues like abandonment, attachment, communication difficulties, impulsivity, and life transitions. She also supports people facing immigration, divorce, aging, body image, and isolation concerns. If language or logistics matter, confirm session options before booking.
How sessions work
Approaches used in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the client. It helps people clarify goals and choose the pace of work in ways that feel manageable. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical strategies to shift unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for tolerating intense emotions and improving emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods to try first based on goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. That shared decision-making can change over time as needs evolve.
The biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, parenting, or travel. It also allows for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight and for choosing whether to be on camera. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and DBT exercises to remote settings so skills practice fits everyday routines without requiring long commutes.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
California, Arkansas
Languages
English, Russian, Ukrainian
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment, communication problems, impulsivity, and divorce-related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She practices client-centered therapy and combines it with CBT and DBT techniques when useful. Conversations tend to be practical, focusing on skills and steps to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience, first practicing in 2011 and serving as a clinical supervisor since 2017. That includes work with teens and many years of pre-licensed and post-licensed practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT with licenses in California (CA LMFT) and Arkansas (AR LMFT). Her practice is listed in Arkansas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, Russian, and Ukrainian. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Specific session formats are not stated in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether video, phone, or in-person meetings are offered.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the selected subscription and location.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process connects you to the sign-up and booking steps.
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