Shauna Kuhbander, LCSW
Compassionate support for parenting and family stress
Explore online therapy options- Years in practice
- 19
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Indiana
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Shauna
Shauna Kuhbander is a licensed clinical social worker with 19 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and parenting concerns. Shauna speaks plain language and aims to make the first steps into therapy feel doable for a worried parent.
She centers the conversation on each person's strengths and knowledge of their own life. Sessions are collaborative and practical, with an emphasis on what will help day-to-day functioning.
Background and approach
Shauna encourages small, manageable changes that add up over time. Her background includes nearly two decades of direct clinical work in Indiana. That experience shaped an approach that balances realistic problem solving with emotional support.
She brings steady guidance when people need to sort through complicated feelings or strained relationships. In sessions she helps people identify stressors, learn coping skills, and develop plans for parenting challenges. She also offers support after traumatic events and guidance for handling family tension.
The focus is on clear steps clients can try between meetings. Shauna invites prospective clients to take the initial step when they are ready. She acknowledges that reaching out takes courage and works to make scheduling and participation straightforward.
The goal is to help people move from feeling stuck toward workable solutions.
What Shauna works with
Everything Shauna lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Shauna helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Coping with life changes
Practical approaches for parenting and family stress online
Shauna uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete skills and problem solving. One approach emphasizes building coping strategies for anxiety and stress, teaching simple tools to manage overwhelming thoughts and physical reactions so daily tasks and parenting demands feel more manageable. Another approach centers on processing trauma and abuse at a pace that fits each person, helping them name what happened, reduce distressing symptoms, and regain a sense of control in everyday life.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Shauna will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or you need a quieter check-in. Live chat and messaging support shorter check-ins, quick problem-solving, and ongoing encouragement between sessions. These options make therapy easier to fit around parenting schedules and busy days.
Questions people ask about Shauna
What concerns does Shauna commonly help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
Sessions are collaborative and practical. Shauna emphasizes strengths, straightforward coping skills, and small steps that can make daily life easier.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Shauna has 19 years of professional work experience in clinical settings in Indiana.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Indiana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for meeting online?
Shauna offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.
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