Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 19 insurances. Specializes in Addiction, Eating Disorders, Trauma and PTSD and 10 more.
JennyGrace Shaw
(she/her)
New to Grow
We all experience speed bumps during our life journey. Though it may seem we are "lost, “I believe the powers we are looking for are inside us. One simply needs to be heard, feel welcome in a safe place, validated and guidance toward strengthening the emotional "muscles" that have grown weak. Just as we exercise our bodies, we must exercise our Emotional, Mental, and Spiritual parts. I truly believe we cannot experience long-term health unless we pay close attention to our Mind, Body and Spirit--the whole-self. When we honor our truths, we will achieve our authentic self! I look forward to walking with you on this indescribable journey to transformation. May I offer a friendly reminder beautiful; NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF YOU
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Aloha Dear Ones, I understand counseling is a very personal and precious journey. The courage it takes just to reach out for support let alone attend sessions is the most incredible gift you can give yourself. It's imperative you feel emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually safe. In fact, if I am not the right "fit" for you, no matter the reason, I will not help you settle. It's not about me. Your care is unique and must be respected as such. Whether you've had therapy before or this is your first time, the courage you utilize is too priceless to settle for anything less than what feels right. Your first therapy session is primarily about building a connection, getting to know you and allowing you to identify what you need from me. It's a time to ask questions; interview me to assure I fit your needs. We will discuss my background, therapeutic approaches, review HIPAA, Confidentiality, Telehealth, and histories. The first 2-3 sessions are about you and I sitting together and talking about real life without judgment but passion, praise, and peace. Your first session typically lasts 40–60 minutes and is designed to help you and your therapist get to know each other, establish trust, and set the foundation for future sessions.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
For as long as I can remember I knew I was adopted. I longed for my birth parents. After experiencing trauma in my adoptive family's home, I was placed in foster-care for a brief time. CPS went to my school and the process began. I remember my School Counselor crying and apologizing to me because she didn't know what to do. I told her everything was fine and that I knew she wasn't trained for things like this. While in Foster Care I felt a warmth come over me as my purpose suddenly seemed clear. I knew I wanted to be a School Therapist; bringing Mental Health to Educational venues. I envisioned opening an Integrative Healing and Trauma Recovery Center; Gracie's Place one day. I wanted everyone to feel as loved and cared for the way I did any time someone called me by my real name "Gracie. " I knew at the age of 13 I wanted to dedicate my life to whole-self healing. I am a firm believer in treating the whole self; Mind, Body, and Spirit. Thus, I am a Holistic Health Practitioner, Personal Trainer, and Talk Therapist. I did not have a voice and I don't want anyone else to lose or forget they have a voice. I hope to empower you simply by reminding you of your own innate worth. I believe you know what you really need, you just haven't had consistent, validating support. I believe in your true voice! I can't wait to hear it! This is what saved me. This is ALOHA.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
My specialties include Eating Disorders, Addictions, Trauma/PTSD, Body Dysphoric/Image, Nutrition, Women's Issues, Abuse, Adoption, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Relationships, Depression, Anxiety, and Empowerment. Treatment plans would include Mind, Body, and Spirit focus. I would assist you through gaining knowledge--Psychoeducation; Identifying strengths, weaknesses, choices, replacing poor coping with whole self-healthier living, nutritional and wellness plans, and clearly stated steps and behaviors appropriate to help you reach your most Authentic Empowered Self.
Specialties
Top specialties
Addiction
Eating Disorders
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
ADHD
Anxiety
Depression
Health/Medical Issues
LGBTQ
Life Transitions
Military/Veterans
Mood Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Personality Disorders
I identify as
Native American
White
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Children (6 to 12)
Elders (65 and above)
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Licensed in
Hawaii
Washington
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
Amerihealth Administrators
Arlo
Cash - $115 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
Evernorth
GTEB
Kaiser Washington
Tufts Health/Cigna
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Eclectic
I don't believe in "one size fits all" for the Therapeutic Practice. Thus, I utilize an Eclectic type approach wherein I listen to what is being said as well as what isn't. I believe in walking "with" the client assuring Empowerment and Validation from the inside out. I listen to passions, experiences, histories, and internal dialogues. The Eclectic Approach includes utilizing; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Trauma informed, Motivational Interviewing, Nutrition/Wellness, Client Centered, Solution Focused, Prolonged Exposure, Psychodrama, Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Humanistic, Rogerian, Narrative, Relaxation/Meditation/Mindfulness, Somatic Experiencing, and Gestalt Therapy. I believe utilizing a personally based treatment plan placing focus on the Whole self is beneficial for both short and long-term goals. I will work with you to develop the Goals, Objectives, and Care that best "fits" for you.