Shalawn Childs, LCPC

Shalawn Childs is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Maryland. She has three years of professional experience helping people who face stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and depression. She also supports those dealing with chronic pain, illness, and disability and addresses concerns related to LGBT issues and multicultural stressors.

Shalawn believes each person knows their own story and brings strengths to the work of change. She focuses on building a practical plan that fits into daily life. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with space to process difficult experiences and to develop new coping skills.

Her background includes work with people affected by drug and alcohol addiction and with those navigating prejudice, discrimination, and first responder stress. She also has experience supporting clients who are hearing impaired and who face family problems linked to mental health challenges.

Shalawn aims to make the first appointment less intimidating. She listens for what matters most to the client and helps set clear, achievable steps. Over time, she and the client track progress and adjust the plan as needed.

She offers services in English and American Sign Language. People interested in starting can expect a straightforward intake and a chance to discuss goals, coping strategies, and next steps for living with health challenges or other concerns.

How evidence-based techniques work in online therapy

Shalawn uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete skills and clear goals. One common approach emphasizes learning coping skills for anxiety and stress, teaching simple strategies to manage worry and to reduce physical tension. Another approach concentrates on addiction-related coping, helping people identify triggers, build healthier routines, and plan for setbacks. These approaches tend to be hands-on and practical, aimed at changes people can try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to concerns, discuss options, and choose techniques that match a person’s needs and goals. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made over time when something is not working.

Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow sessions from a quieter place or during a work break. It can also make shorter check-ins simpler when energy or concentration is limited. Those benefits help therapy stay consistent while fitting everyday routines.