I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in the state of Virginia. I have worked as a clinician for over 9 years. I have worked with adults, children, and families. I received my undergraduate degree in Social Work in 2005 and my graduate degree in social in 2007. I started as a social worker at the local Department of Social Services (DSS) as a Child Protective Services (CPS) as an Assessment/Investigator. I then went on to pursue my clinical licensure in social work. I have been afforded the opportunity to work with individuals with various backgrounds. I have worked with clients with mental health diagnosis such as; Bipolar, Depression, Anxiety, Schizophrenia, ADHD, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Disruptive Dysregulation Mood Disorder, Mood Disorders, etc.
My counseling style is welcoming, sincere, and engaging. As a clinician, I meet my clients where they are in that moment to get a clear understanding of what their needs are and what they want to accomplish in reaching their treatment goals. I treat my clients with respect, self-determination, and can empathize with them wherever they are in the therapeutic process. My approach includes an eclectic style which includes; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Family Centered Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, etc., because each client is unique in their own way and one modality make not work for some or the use of more than one modality may work for others.
It is very hard to admit that anyone may have a mental illness and reach out for help. I admire those who do to face their adversities and want to live a happy and healthier life. I am in this profession for a reason and that is to help individuals overcome whatever obstacles they may have. I encourage positivity and life altering changes.
I look forward to working with you through your journey of positive change.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Avoidant personality, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family problems, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
VA LCSW 0904012577
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Shawna is on time. She has a lot of empathy. She knows and respects transgender people. She can bring back a smile on your face. She provide a safe space where you can deal with a painful past. She is a great sources of encouragement.
Written on Oct 11, 2022 after therapy with Shawna for 1 year and 5 months
I love working with Shawna she’s been so helpful for me these last few months
Written on Jul 31, 2021 after therapy with Shawna for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, and anger management
She’s amazing!!
Written on Jul 01, 2021 after therapy with Shawna for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and bipolar disorder
She was great, kind, a good listener and I liked her a lot!
Written on Jun 29, 2021 after therapy with Shawna for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, grief, coping with life changes, and adhd
She’s the best! Really understands how to find the root of the issue, and allows me to understand myself and how I could process issues productivity.
Written on Jun 28, 2021 after therapy with Shawna for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
I’m very glad to have had Shawna as a counselor. She helped see me through a very difficult time in my life and I do feel like she helped me make progress. She’s very sincere, honest and comforting to talk to. I hope to continue counseling with her when I’m able to come back to Better Help!
Written on Apr 24, 2021 after therapy with Shawna for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and adhd