Shane Crockett , LIMHP

Shane Crockett is a licensed mental health practitioner with more than 17 years of clinical experience working across multiple settings with individuals, children, adolescents, couples, and families. He earned a Master of Arts in Counseling in 2004 and practices as an Independent Licensed Mental Health Practitioner - LIMHP - while also serving as an instructor at a community college. His work spans a broad range of concerns, from everyday adjustment challenges to major mental health diagnoses and support during significant life changes.

Shane draws from a variety of therapeutic models to tailor treatment to each person he sees. He commonly uses client-centered methods that emphasize the individual relationship, cognitive behavioral techniques to address thoughts and behaviors, and dialectical behavior strategies for emotion regulation, among other approaches. This flexibility allows him to match treatment style to the nature of the concern and the preferences of the client. He has experience supporting people through depression, anxiety, addictions, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and a range of other presenting problems.

He encourages open questions and collaborative planning so clients can find a comfortable and productive path forward. Shane aims to work with each person to identify the strategies and supports that best fit their goals, and he welcomes discussion about treatment options and next steps.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many practical daily challenges by teaching concrete skills and problem-solving strategies that clients can practice between sessions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, focuses on building skills to manage intense emotions, improve interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerate distress. It is especially useful for individuals who struggle with emotional regulation, impulsive behaviors, and relationship difficulties.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships influence current patterns of relating and helps people develop healthier connection styles and emotional responsiveness. This approach can be beneficial for issues tied to relationships, intimacy, abandonment, and family dynamics.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Shane collaborates with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then tailors methods that best support progress. This collaborative process helps identify which techniques to emphasize and how to adapt them over time.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable. Licensed professionals, including therapists like Shane, can deliver effective care through these formats while working with clients to determine the best way to meet their needs.