Shane King, LCSW
Therapist who blends storytelling and practical tools
Details
| Name | Shane King |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | Connecticut |
| Licensed in | New York, Connecticut |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 13 |
About Shane
Shane King is a licensed clinical social worker with thirteen years of practice. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship concerns. Shane practices in Connecticut and provides straightforward support for everyday struggles and major life changes.
Shane uses a mix of approaches to fit each person’s needs. He draws on Narrative Therapy to help people reframe their stories. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methods to identify patterns and try practical changes.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps that build strength. Shane helps people learn skills for emotional regulation, coping with loss, and managing anger. He also addresses workplace stress, parenting strains, and issues around self-worth and purpose.
Shane brings years of experience and prior management work into his practice. He aims to make sessions direct and compassionate, with an emphasis on understanding what matters most to each person. He encourages honest conversation and practical problem solving.
People who choose Shane often want a mix of supportive listening and hands-on tools. He collaborates with clients to set goals and track progress. The work tends to be conversational, focused, and paced to the client’s needs.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse among the things Shane works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Shane among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Shane among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Shane among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Shane among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Shane among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Shane among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Shane directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Shane directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Approaches that guide online sessions
Shane often blends Narrative Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people make sense of their struggles and try concrete changes. Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and helps identify alternative meanings, which can shift how someone sees a problem. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy targets thought and behavior patterns and offers practical exercises to reduce anxiety, depression, or unwanted reactions.He also uses a client-centered stance that keeps the person’s priorities central. Finding the right approach is part of the work together; Shane will talk through goals and preferences and adapt methods as needed. That collaborative process helps decide whether storytelling, skills practice, or a mixture will be most useful for a given concern.
Online therapy offers several practical advantages for his practice. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or a shorter check-in fits a break at work. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick reflections, ongoing check-ins, or when someone prefers writing to speaking. These options make it simpler to match the format to the moment and to keep therapy consistent over time.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Shane help address?
He helps people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship issues, along with parenting, career, and self-esteem challenges.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Sessions combine open, client-centered conversation with practical techniques from CBT and DBT when helpful.
What is his professional background?
Shane has 13 years of experience and has used managerial experience to shape a practical approach to care.
Where is Shane licensed and based?
He is an LCSW licensed in New York and Connecticut and practices in Connecticut.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Shane offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Costs vary with location and a subscription model is used that can be canceled at any time; to start you complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on availability.
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