I believe that the things we have been through do not have to be in vain. I became a therapist because I wanted to use my own experiences to help others strive, not only to survive but to thrive after horrendous events. During an internship opportunity in my Master's degree program, I found that I as a survivor, as well as a professional, became incredibly empowered and motivated to embark upon social change. I have seen immense healing in so many areas of my career thus far and it just keeps growing. That was only the beginning of that realization of the potential we all have for healing within. Since this start, my vision has expanded and the experience I’ve gained in treating people with an eclectic approach. I always meet my clients where they are and include them in their treatment as experts on themselves. I’m looking forward to working with you on improving your quality of life!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
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I’ve been working with Shawna for almost 5 months now, and she has been a great help! She helped me through an issue I’ve been stuck on for literal years.
One of my biggest hang ups is being judged, and I have never once felt that way with her. Very approachable and relateable.
You can tell that she works very hard to build a positive therapeutic relationship with everyone she works with, and genuinely cares.
She’s helped me so much already. I bet she can do the same for you too!
Written on Sep 12, 2024 after therapy with Shawna for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Shawna is a great listener and has insightful ways to look at things that were very helpful. She’s kind and encouraging and compassionate.
Written on Aug 12, 2024 after therapy with Shawna for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and grief
Love her. She is amazing and has helped me so much!!! I will forever keep going and always recommend her!!
Written on Jul 30, 2024 after therapy with Shawna for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
i absolutely love her so much. she has an amazing balance of helping while also being relatable and making the session feel like a safe space
Written on Apr 08, 2024 after therapy with Shawna for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and grief