- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting concerns
- CBT and DBT methods
About Oksana
Oksana Shiell is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 18 years of clinical experience. She holds California and Arkansas LMFT credentials and has been a clinical supervisor since 2017. She works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
Oksana uses straightforward conversations to help people sort through what feels overwhelming. She draws on Client-Centered methods to listen and reflect, and she uses practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy when helpful. Sessions focus on what someone wants to change and small steps they can take between meetings.
Her background includes many years of work before and after licensure, supporting people facing a range of difficulties. That experience shapes how she structures sessions, blending skills practice with space to talk about feelings. She also brings perspectives informed by Emotionally-Focused and Existential approaches when the situation calls for it.
Oksana speaks English, Russian, and Ukrainian, which can help with clarity when language feels like a barrier. She notes additional focus areas such as attachment issues, body image, communication problems, immigration issues, and isolation or loneliness.
The first session is usually about clarifying concerns, practical goals, and what a realistic next step looks like. People are encouraged to use a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment to begin the process.
How Oksana’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflection. It helps when someone needs clear, nonjudgmental feedback and space to name what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, actions, and feelings and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds focused skills for emotion regulation and coping under pressure, useful for anger, anxiety, and strong distress.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Oksana collaborates with each person to pick which methods match their goals and daily life. She adjusts tools and pace based on what the client wants and how they respond in early sessions.
The original profile does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy around school, work, or caregiving. Remote meetings can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins, and make scheduling across busy days simpler. The focus remains on practical skills, clear goals, and recording small changes that matter in everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
California, Arkansas
Languages
English, Russian, Ukrainian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting issues, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus a wider list of concerns like attachment, body image, and isolation.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style combines Client-Centered listening with practical tools from CBT and DBT, and she brings in Emotionally-Focused and Existential ideas when needed.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 18 years of clinical experience and has served as a clinical supervisor since 2017.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds LMFT credentials in California and Arkansas and is located in Arkansas.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, Russian, and Ukrainian. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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