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Shawna Mitchell, LPC

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Relationships Family conflicts Self esteem, Motivation
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About me

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia who has been in the mental health field for over 8 years. I graduated from The University of Georgia (Go DAWGS!) where I double majored in Human Development and Family Science and Psychology. I continued my training at UGA and obtained my Master’s of Education in Counseling Psychology. I have experience in working with adolescents and adults who struggle with anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, addiction, and family issues.

I do not see myself as an “advice giver” like we often see in the movies. I do not have all the answers to everyone’s problems, but I do believe that we all have the answers to our problems inside of ourselves somewhere. I believe therapy is similar to holding a mirror up to yourself - its an opportunity to see who you really are. I see myself as a conduit for helping people learn more about themselves and discovering their next steps to move forward in life. I see my main responsibilities as a counselor as being open, honest, ethical, and asking meaningful questions. I believe that clients must also be open, honest, and willing to put in some work and self-reflection in order to get results from counseling. I use a person-centered style and throw in some Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well.

Professional experience

6yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Relationships Family conflicts Self esteem, Motivation

Additional areas of focus: Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Adoption and Foster Care, Attachment Issues, Body Image, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Dependent Personality, Divorce and Separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / Loneliness, Life Purpose, Midlife Crisis, Money and Financial Issues, Mood Disorders, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Post-traumatic Stress, Self-Love, Sexuality, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Somatization, Women's Issues, Workplace Issues, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

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License information

GA LPC LPC010642

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Shawna Mitchell. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

I have had three other therapists before meeting with Shawna and thought therapy may not be for me. It was never really all that helpful and made me feel a bit dismissed. But Shawna actually pinpoints problems I’m having and gives advice on how to cope. Her view of “therapy as a mirror” has helped me in so many ways. From building boundaries and setting goals to ending relationships in a healthy way, I have learned so much from her and my life has been better because of her. Thank you, Shawna!

Written on Apr 06, 2023 after therapy with Shawna for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd

Shawna is an excellent therapist. She understands and adapts to my needs and meets me where I'm at.

Written on Aug 18, 2022 after therapy with Shawna for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and bipolar disorder

She seems like a genuinely helpful person.

Written on Aug 27, 2021 after therapy with Shawna for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd