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Oksana Shiell, LMFT

LMFT supporting stress and parenting
  • Works with teens
  • Focuses on parenting
  • Addresses stress and anxiety

About Oksana Shiell

Oksana Shiell is a California-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has worked in the field since 2011 and has served as a clinical supervisor since 2017. She brings years of both pre-licensed and post-licensed experience to her work with teens, individuals, and families, guiding clients through a wide range of life challenges. She holds the LMFT credential - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - and draws on that training to address relational and personal concerns.

Her clinical focus includes stress and anxiety, parenting struggles, anger management, motivation, self-esteem, and building confidence. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and emphasizes tailoring conversations and treatment plans to fit each client’s unique needs and goals. Taking the first step toward a more balanced and fulfilling life can feel daunting, and she offers steady support throughout the therapeutic process.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationForgivenessImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Oksana Shiell have?

Oksana Shiell has 18 years of experience.

Is Oksana Shiell a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LMFT credential. License details are CA LMFT 50698 and AR LMFT M2402001.

In which languages does Oksana Shiell provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English, Russian, and Ukrainian.

Where is Oksana Shiell located?

She is located in Arkansas.

How can I work with Oksana Shiell as my therapist?

You can work with Oksana Shiell through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Oksana Shiell work with international clients?

Oksana Shiell does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Oksana Shiell cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes the client’s own experience and strengths, offering a supportive space where the therapist follows the client’s lead to build insight and self-directed change - it can be helpful for issues like low self-esteem, life transitions, and relational concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is practical and skills-oriented, often used for stress, anxiety, and motivation challenges to develop more effective coping patterns.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, combines skill-building in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It is useful when intense emotions, impulsivity, or relationship difficulties interfere with daily life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Oksana works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques from different modalities to create a personalized plan that evolves over time.

Online therapy adds flexibility to this process by offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, maintain continuity when life gets interrupted, and access licensed professionals from different locations while still receiving thoughtful, evidence-informed care.

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