Shayna Rayman, LMHC, LCPC

Shayna Rayman is a licensed mental health counselor who draws on practical, evidence-informed methods to help people move forward. She holds LMHC and LCPC credentials and brings 11 years of experience working with a wide range of concerns. Shayna communicates plainly and treats people with respect and compassion.

Her work focuses on relationship tension, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and mood concerns such as anxiety and depression. She also helps people manage anger, stress, addictions, intimacy issues, parenting strain, and low self-esteem. Sessions aim to identify problems clearly and build small, manageable steps toward change.

Shayna adapts conversations and treatment plans to fit each person's needs. She listens first, then suggests practical tools and experiments to try between sessions. Progress is tracked through real-life changes rather than jargon or abstract ideas.

She has practiced across Florida and Illinois over more than a decade and uses approaches like cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered work, and EMDR when appropriate. Shayna emphasizes collaboration and steady support while people learn new skills and process difficult experiences.

Start by describing the issues that feel most pressing; Shayna will work to clarify goals and outline a simple plan. The aim is to build hope and usable coping skills so daily life feels more manageable.

Therapeutic approaches and online options that fit your life

Shayna uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice patterns in thoughts and actions and then test small changes that ease anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT is practical and goal-oriented, focusing on skills people can use between sessions.

She also draws on client-centered principles, which mean conversations are guided by the person's own goals and pace. This approach emphasizes listening, empathy, and building a trusting working relationship before suggesting specific tools.

When past trauma is a central concern, EMDR may be part of the work to help process difficult memories. EMDR involves guided attention and structured steps to reduce intense emotional reactions tied to traumatic events.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Shayna works with each person to decide what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She explains options, tries approaches collaboratively, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls let people use visual cues and longer conversations, phone sessions require less bandwidth and can be easier on the go, and live chat or text-based messaging offers quick check-ins or brief adjustments between longer appointments. These options provide flexibility so therapy can match real-world schedules and needs.