Meet Shawn! (she/her)

Do you feel stuck? That chronic pain & illness, neurodivergence, or anxiety and depression limit what you do and keep your life small? I know just how hard it can be to reach out for help, from the energy it takes just to make the appointment to the frustration when you leave the office without relief. Navigating the medical system can become its own source of trauma, on top of what you’re already dealing with managing day-to-day life at home and work. I am familiar with the challenges of high functioning autism, late diagnosed ADHD, and even chronic medical conditions like lyme, EDS, fibromyalgia and cancer. It is NOT all in your head. Even if other providers haven’t had much to offer I’m confident that together we CAN improve your quality of life.

As a therapist I believe in helping you not only to live, but to thrive. I believe that everyone has their own personal strengths and that tapping into these will bring a sense of empowerment and independence. In our sessions together you’ll be greeted with empathy and compassion in a space free from judgment. My approach is eclectic, solution-focused, and utilizes your inherent strengths and personal values to help you live your life with meaning and purpose even if things currently feel a bit hopeless or overwhelming. I incorporate mindfulness and somatic practices to help you reconnect with your body as well as cognitive behavioral approaches to shift unhelpful thought processes and beliefs. I am currently completing advanced certification in polyvagal theory in order to help clients better understand how their nervous system impacts both emotional and physical experiences and how they can self-soothe more easily. Overall I aim to be authentic and transparent, creating a safe space for you to embark on self-discovery and explore solutions that will work for you.