Shawler Psychology, PLLC

04/11/2026

Good to give back to the community and support children’s athletics.

⚽️ Spring Festival Day is tomorrow, Saturday, April 11! ⚽️

CJS Soccer players in 1st grade and up will take part in fun, fast-paced 3v3 and 5-a-side tournaments.

Please be sure to check your division’s start time and field location on the CJS website under the Soccer tab:
https://www.carbondalejrsports.net/Default.aspx?tabid=1024249

Thanks to our generous sponsors, ALL CJS soccer players & coaches (Pre-K through 8th grade) will be provided a lunch from St. Nicholas Brewing Company.

Family members and spectators can also purchase food from St. Nick’s, Dave's Bagels, FIRE & ICE- Shaved Ice and Snacks, and the concession stand. We’ll also have face painting, bubbles, bags, and photo ops throughout the day for extra fun!

We can’t wait to see everyone at the fields for a great day of soccer and community fun!

An extra special thank you to our Platinum & Gold Sponsors:
St. Nicholas Brewing Company
Five Star Realty Professional, LLC
Shawler Psychology, PLLC
Southern Illinois Dermatology
SIU Credit Union
Casey's

03/25/2026

It’s been an amazing journey from moving into the duplex from the main office, renting to owning the office complex and duplex, cleaning up the four acres it sits on - while first and foremost are my clients I see day in and day out - it is a joy to create a multi-office behavioral health campus on a wooded lot with new features to brighten up some of the hardest days for those who call to ask for help. Landlord joys continue - a new office refrigerator comes in early April 🙃.

03/04/2026

Spring is coming! If you need a mental health check up, now is the the time to reach out.

02/10/2026

Another fun day at the office. If you or someone you know would benefit from behavioral health services for children, adolescents, and families feel free to reach out to discuss services! 618-539-2155 or https://forms.gle/jDNmq1PfiQRSMnN58

02/03/2026

Just another day at the office!

12/11/2025

Holiday cheer! As we wind down to the end of the year, a quick reminder that Shawler Psychology will be closed starting December 24th through Dec 31st. Thank you for allowing me to support families through so many seasons.

11/04/2025

Another pretty fall day at the office! Quick update that I will be closed starting on Friday the 21st through the week of thanksgiving and will reopen on December the first!

10/30/2025

Sports are one of the many activities that help young people learn many life skills! Check it out, sign up, coach, play, make friends, and have fun!

📣 Announcing Our 2026 Program Lineup! ⚽🏀🏈⚾️🥎🏐🤼‍♂️

We’re excited to share our expected youth sports programs for 2026! Mark your calendars -- we have another fun year of sports ahead!

🗓 Expected registration dates and seasons are listed below (subject to change). Stay tuned for updates!

10/18/2025

A colleague posted this earlier and it is something that comes up regularly in the clinic. For many families, the concept of gentle parenting often falls short and can even backfire for some children. Finding a balance between love and boundaries/limits is important for children and for families to be able to function.

When Kayla Huszar embraced gentle parenting, she hoped to raise emotionally aware kids. Instead, she felt unsure how to set limits, overwhelmed and powerless.

09/28/2025

Juneau came to work today! I appreciate all the referrals and welcome all the new families. I work hard to give families my availability. As the school year is in full swing, it is hard to find after school appointments. I continue to work long hours and run a Saturday clinic. I apologize if after school hours or Saturday are full. I will provide updates and calls are always welcome even if logistics are not currently feasible.

09/23/2025

Informing families of where research and practice meet is an everyday task. I wish answers were simple and that parenting was easy. It is hard when claims are made that are not rooted in science and leave more questions than support for both parents and kids alike.

Politics are not intended in this response - only the scientific merit of the claims made.

https://www.kfvs12.com/2025/09/23/clinical-psychologist-weighs-trump-administration-claim-about-tylenol-autism/?outputType=ampd ic

The Trump administration ordered the Food and Drug Administration to tell doctors that using acetaminophen, an active ingredient in Tylenol, during pregnancy may contribute to an increased risk of autism.

09/09/2025