C Shawn Oak, PhD, MSSW, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, ACS

Have you been struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, intimacy issues, or problems that don't go away? Collaborating with a therapist who can provide insight, guidance, and tools to uncover and develop your strengths can be the transformative factor you need. You deserve to live a happier, more satisfying life, but they will never go away unless you take the first step to solve your problems. If you are an individual, couple, or pod desiring to open your relationship or there is a need to address challenges encountered in a consensually non-monogamous relationship, I have the experience to help you navigate both. I believe in the power of relationships. My therapeutic approach honors the key relationships in your life and their connection to the issue(s) you wish to discuss. I embrace a wide range of Eastern and Western religionsphilosophies resulting in a unique depth of perspective, allowing you to openly and freely access your own inner resources and wisdom. I am an experienced provider of services for individuals, couples, and families experiencing emotional, behavioral, and relational issues (infidelity grief isolation life-transition stress) including alternative lifestyles (polyopen). I bring compassion and unconditional acceptance to our sessions, fostering a safe, understanding environment for exploration.

I am a graduate of the Kent School of Social Work at the University of Louisville, where I studied social work and marriage and family therapy. I am also a graduate of the Coaching Academy of North America (CANA), a life coach, a certified master coach, a certified sexologist, American College of Sexologists (ACS), and a kink aware professional (KAP). I have over 17 years of experience providing marriage and family therapy services. At my private practice, I work with families, couples, individual adults, and teenagers. My areas of expertise include family therapy, couples therapy, alternative lifestyles, polyamory, integrative therapy, sex therapy, premarital counseling, accelerated resolution therapy (ART), and individual therapy