Shawn Pedani, LISW-S, OH | Psychotherapist

About Shawn Pedani

Focus areas

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Mood Disorders

Self-Harm / Injury

Depersonalization-Derealization Disorder (DPDR)

Personality Disorder

Stress Management

Men's Mental Health Issues

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Attachment-based

Emotionally Focused

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Exposure Response Prevention

Identity

Gender

Male

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Shawn Pedani

Hi, I’m Shawn. I help people who feel overwhelmed by their emotions-whether it’s anxiety, burnout, people-pleasing, or just the constant mental noise that won’t quiet down. My approach is grounded, practical, and based in evidence-based strategies that actually work. I've found many people come to therapy trying to deal with the clutter in their head, either by scrolling on their phones or distracting themselves in some way. I'm good at helping my clients get to the root cause of what's causing their distress and take steps to resolving their distress. I’m easy to talk to, and I bring 20+ years of experience helping clients who are feeling stuck, overthinking, or just worn out from holding everything together. My approach I focus on helping you understand how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are connected-especially during times of stress or emotional overwhelm. I use structured, evidence-based strategies like the Unified Protocol (a cognitive behavioral treatment) to help you recognize unhelpful patterns such as avoidance, overthinking, or emotional shutdown. In our work together, we’ll slow down and make space for your emotions rather than pushing them away or getting stuck in them. We’ll look at the deeper beliefs or past experiences that may be shaping your reactions today, and I’ll guide you in building skills to manage difficult emotions, set boundaries, and respond in ways that reflect your values. Sessions are active and goal-oriented, with room for both insight and real-life practice. I want therapy to feel like a space where you’re not just heard-but also equipped to create meaningful change. My focus I work with adults who feel overwhelmed by their emotions, stuck in patterns they can’t seem to change, or disconnected from themselves or others. Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, perfectionism, people-pleasing, or past experiences that still affect them today.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Stress Management

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Ohio

Education and training

The University of Akron, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1578759825

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What practice does Shawn Pedani work with?

Shawn Pedani works with Rula Health - Ohio.

What are common reasons for patients to see Shawn Pedani?

Shawn Pedani frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Shawn Pedani on their profile.