I empower clients to overcome personal obstacles through the use of clinically tested evidenced practices. I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor with a concentration in marriage and family therapy with over 9 years of experience. I have worked with children, families, and adults in a variety of settings and have created many outlets to help others gain enrichment. I specialize in perinatal mental health and fertility impairment.
I have a masters degree in community counseling with a concentration in marriage and family therapy. Over my years of experience I have expanded my practice to include EMDR, Brainspotting, and Cognitive behavioral therapy.
When working with clients I consider myself like a cheerleader, cheering you on to find your way through the storm. Navigating obstacles in our lives can be very difficult at times however, I offer a fresh perspective with the insight and encouragement you need to power forward. In counseling, I use a treatment modality that seems to best suit you starting with person centered therapy and utilizing CBT and trauma informed practices. I also teach you the importance of self-care and share tips and techniques to expand that practice. Most of all, I offer a listening ear to hear and validate your emotions and thoughts in a situation and help you build a plan to facilitate moving forward. Therapy can be fun, simple, and easy in session with me and I work with you where you stand in this moment.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Communication problems, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fertility Issues, Infidelity, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Postpartum Depression, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexual Dysfunction, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
NC LCMHC 14246
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Shauna is a fantastic listener with a wide variety of expertise! From fertility concerns- finance - job place confidence and even travel she has helped me ease my concerns on so many levels! I look forward to our sessions every week!
Written on May 03, 2023 after therapy with Shauna for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Shauna has been exactly the light I needed on my journey at this point. She was able to shed light to many areas of my life. Thank you for all you do. ❤️
Written on Jan 23, 2023 after therapy with Shauna for 3 weeks
Great counselor!
Written on Jun 20, 2020 after therapy with Shauna for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Shauna has been extremely professional and kind. She has been critical in helping me work through my personal issues and continue to grow. I appreciate that she is able to be warm and thoughtful while still remaining professional in her role.
Written on Feb 04, 2020 after therapy with Shauna for 5 months
Shauna is incredible, pick her. She will listen to you and understand where you're coming from. She draws from her own experiences and deep expertise and is able to almost decipher what it is that is happening in your thought process and behavior and help you out. What I most appreciate about Shauna is the fact that she is not afraid to really and honestly offer the right advice. She asks the right questions at the appropriate times too. You will feel her mission and purpose permeate her actions, and the purpose is for you to live an awesome you, and be happy. I am still working with her trying to figure things out, and I thought I had a lot figured out until I vocalized it to Shauna and saw ways in how I can improve. Go ahead and give her a try! you wont be sorry. Good luck! She wont give up easily on you either, that was my biggest concern! She came through for me and I'm sure she will come through for you.
Written on Jan 09, 2020 after therapy with Shauna for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Things got out of hand all of a sudden but Shauna followed up after I took more time than usual to respond to her. I appreciated the attention and she’s been great at guiding me. I can only recommend her.
Written on Nov 05, 2019 after therapy with Shauna for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties