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William Shahan

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William Shahan, LCSW

Oklahoma

LCSW in Oklahoma - Anger and Trauma

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Key details

  • CredentialsLCSW
  • LicenseLCSW, Oklahoma / 2196
  • NPI1386749976
  • Experience32 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationOklahoma

About

  • Anger management
  • Trauma recovery
  • Stress reduction

About William

William Shahan is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Oklahoma with 32 years of experience. He works with adults facing depression, anxiety, stress, trauma and anger. He also addresses self-esteem and related mood concerns.

He focuses on helping people learn to notice and manage strong emotions. Sessions aim to build practical coping strategies for everyday life. He uses depth-oriented work to understand patterns that keep problems repeating.

William draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide recovery after trauma and to reduce anxiety and panic. He helps people who struggle with impulsivity and obsessive thoughts find steadier routines and responses. He also supports those handling life transitions such as divorce, aging issues, and end-of-life concerns.

In sessions he talks through triggers, emotion regulation skills, and ways to change unhelpful habits. He aims to increase self-understanding and improve decision-making under stress. He also works with people facing sexual dysfunction and attachment-related difficulties.

His practice notes that costs vary by location and that sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Sessions are offered in English. For next steps a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session.

How sessions work

Therapeutic approaches and working online

William uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside depth-oriented exploration. One common approach he draws on teaches emotion regulation skills and practical ways to lower reactivity. This helps with anger, panic, and impulsive responses by focusing on what happens in the moment and how to respond differently.

Another approach emphasizes trauma-focused strategies that clarify how past events shape current reactions. That work helps people reduce intrusive memories, manage triggers, and rebuild routines that support steadier mood and behavior.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. He will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences. That lets the work adjust over time as needs and progress change.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten commute time, or choose a quicker phone check-in when video is difficult. Those practical benefits often help people keep therapy consistent while managing work and family demands.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobia

Experience

32+ years

Listed in

Oklahoma

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of anger issues does he address?

He works with adults who snap at loved ones, build resentment, or struggle with workplace frustration. Anger is listed among his core concerns.

How does he approach therapy?

He uses depth-oriented work and evidence-based techniques to help people notice triggers and learn emotion regulation skills. Sessions focus on practical coping strategies for daily life.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 32 years of experience as a licensed clinician. That background includes work with trauma, mood disorders, and stress-related concerns.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in Oklahoma and practices there.

Are sessions available in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Does he work with international clients?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.

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