Hi, I’m Shawn Pedani, a licensed therapist with nearly 20 years of experience helping teens and adults navigate challenges like anxiety, OCD, panic attacks, and ADHD. Many of my clients feel stuck in cycles of overthinking, striving for perfection, or imagining worst-case scenarios. These struggles can feel overwhelming, but with a focused approach, real progress is possible. If you’re unsure whether your challenges stem from anxiety, ADHD, or both, I offer thorough assessments to help clarify what’s going on. For clients exploring medication as part of their care, I can connect you with online prescribers to streamline the process. In addition to anxiety and ADHD, I work with people facing issues like low self-confidence, people-pleasing, grief, and depression. If you’re feeling trapped by self-doubt, trying to meet impossible expectations, or struggling to move forward after a loss, I can help. Together, we’ll uncover the root of these patterns and build practical strategies to help you set boundaries, grow your confidence, and live in alignment with your values. Whether you’re navigating school, work, or relationships, I’m here to help you break free from what’s holding you back. Let’s work together to create a meaningful path forward.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In your first session with me, you can expect a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where you feel safe to share what’s been weighing on your mind. We’ll start by getting to know each other—talking about your concerns, goals, and what you hope to get out of therapy. I’ll also explain how therapy works, including confidentiality and what you can expect from our time together. During the session, we’ll explore what’s been going on in your life, including any challenges you’re facing, your personal history, and how these experiences have shaped where you are now. If anxiety, ADHD, or other mental health concerns are part of what’s bringing you to therapy, I might use tools to better understand how these show up for you. This helps us create a clear picture of what’s going on and where we’ll focus. I’ll introduce you to the way I work, particularly using approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). These methods are designed to help you understand your thoughts and emotions without letting them take over, while also taking steps toward what truly matters to you. We may even try some simple mindfulness or experiential exercises to help you get a feel for the process. By the end of the session, we’ll have started to identify your goals and develop a plan for how we’ll work together to achieve them. Most importantly, you’ll leave with a better understanding of what to expect and feeling supported as you begin your journey toward meaningful change. Therapy can feel like a big step, but you don’t have to do it alone. I’m here to help guide you toward clarity, confidence, and growth.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

One of my greatest strengths as a therapist is helping clients uncover the root causes of their anxiety and developing a personalized plan to create real, lasting change. Anxiety can feel like a tangle of overwhelming thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations. However, beneath the surface, there’s often a clear story—one that explains why it developed and what keeps it going. Together, we work to uncover that story so you can break free from the patterns that hold you back. Many people come to therapy feeling stuck and unsure why they’re struggling. Anxiety can show up as constant overthinking, intrusive thoughts, tension, or a sense of losing control. These symptoms often come from deeper, interconnected patterns shaped by your experiences, beliefs, and relationships. My strength lies in guiding you to identify and understand these underlying triggers. We’ll explore how factors like perfectionism, fear of failure, people-pleasing, or past relationship dynamics might be fueling your anxiety. By connecting the dots between these patterns and your current struggles, you’ll gain clarity and self-awareness. This understanding helps us address the root of the problem—not just the symptoms. I also focus on creating a space where you feel seen, heard, and supported. I use evidence-based techniques like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you learn how to navigate difficult thoughts and feelings while taking meaningful steps toward what matters most to you. My goal is to empower you to feel more confident, balanced, and in control of your life. If you’re ready to move beyond just managing anxiety and start making meaningful progress, I’m here to help you take that next step.

About Shawn Pedani, LISW-S

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