Shawndre Leydon, LMHC, LCPC

Shawndre Leydon is a licensed clinical therapist based in Florida who brings five years of focused experience to her work. She holds the credentials LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) and LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor), and she supports people facing a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, addiction, self-esteem struggles, grief, and issues related to parenting, intimacy, and career transitions.

Her style is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Rather than relying on labels, she collaborates with each person to understand their unique story and goals. She draws on evidence-informed approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered methods, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to shape a tailored plan that fits individual needs.

Shawndre works with adults on concerns ranging from ADHD and bipolar mood management to eating and sleeping difficulties, codependency, attachment and abandonment issues, and coping with major life changes. She accepts international clients and provides services in English. For those ready to take a step toward greater well-being, she offers supportive guidance and practical strategies aimed at empowering lasting change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and build actions aligned with those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and emotions. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust; it helps with relationship struggles, abandonment or attachment issues, and improving intimacy and communication. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines thought patterns and behaviors to develop practical skills for managing symptoms like anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Shawndre partners with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so treatment stays relevant and effective. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved in shaping their care.

Online therapy options - including video sessions, phone appointments, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to connect across distances. These formats offer flexibility in scheduling, consistent access during transitions, and multiple ways to communicate so clients can choose what feels most comfortable for them.