Licensed to practice in Minnesota and accepts 3 insurances. Specializes in Men's Issues, Mood Disorders, Trauma and PTSD and 10 more.
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Hi! I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counsellor (LPCC) based in Minnesota. I received my Masters Degree from North Dakota State University and have been practicing for 20 years. I work in collaboration with adults to work towards healing from past, present and future versions of themselves. I have training in Cognitive Behavioral therapy interventions such as CBT-I as well Eye Movement Desensitization reprocessing therapy (EMDR) and Prolonged Exposure.
I love working with people who are ready to learn, gain insight and create a better understanding of themselves. My clients are eager to improve, but don't yet have the tools needed to make this goal a reality. They often feel stuck, overwhelmed and anxious about their situation.
Having worked with clients for the past 20 years, I've developed strong working relationships for helping you (a) identify the root cause of your challenges and (b) create a tailored plan that leads to measurable progress.
I love working with people who are looking for support with their mental health and open to learning and understanding themselves. My clients are eager to improve, but don't yet have the tools needed to make this goal a reality. They often feel stuck, overwhelmed and anxious about their situation (s).
Top specialties
Men's Issues
Mood Disorders
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
Grief
Insomnia/Sleep Issues
Military/Veterans
Older Adults
Phobias
Self Esteem
I identify as
Man
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Minnesota
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have 20 years of experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a variety of ages and mental health needs. I strive to understand how where a person is with their mental health in the Initail session and collaboratively set goals to work on together.
EMDR
I have training in trauma-informed care, including EMDR which allows me to assess and support healing around adverse experiences a person may have gone through.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
For client struggling with Sleep related concerns, I have been trained using CBT-I protocols which can help aid in getting back to a good nights sleep.
Prolonged Exposure Therapy
I have recently been training using Prolonged Exposure which has an 85% recovery rate for PTSD.
6 ratings with written reviews
June 20, 2026
I appreciate his warm demeanor. I feel 'seen' and 'heard'. He listens with intent and has answers that are validating to my situation. He has a good sense of humor and can roll with my randomness. Then bring it back to real stuff. Each meeting leaves me with new tools and insights I didn't have before. He is insightful and very helpful. I am thankful for this experience.
May 20, 2026
Shawn did a fantastic job of asking intelligent and intuitive questions that helped me communicate my struggles.
March 7, 2026
Ive tried getting into therapy a few times and never had any luck really clicking with anyone. Shawn is genuine and it just feels like conversation for the most part.