Hi there, I'm Shawna, Do you feel pulled in a million directions, unable to fit it all in? Are you struggling to keep up with your relationships, work and health? Is it hard to be kind to yourself? Feeling stuck, overwhelmed and unsure how to make the next step forward? I’m Shawna Bramel, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, offering virtual tele-health therapy all over California. I have been practicing clinically & empowering clients for the past 12 years. I’ve worked most of my career as a Medical Social Worker (working in the hospital setting) where I assist with diverse, complex populations & issues (including crises, trauma, grief, chronic medical needs, mental health, substance abuse, advocacy and more). I see adult individuals needing assistance with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, chronic medical needs and more. I wish to provide a non-judgmental, safe & affirming space for my clients. I believe self-growth is a process that takes time & being intentional to empower oneself. I have been trained to help you overcome feelings of shame, guilt, doubt, anxiety, depression & more through a variety of therapeutic techniques and focus on client-centered and strengths-based approaches. I also support taking into account all environmental & social factors affecting oneself. Whether you're dealing with overwhelm, relationship issues or cycles of anxiety and depression, I'm here to help. Seeking therapy can feel scary but you're making the right choice. You deserve a safe space to heal and grow, through the ups & downs in life. In our sessions together, I'll meet you with compassion and evidence-based techniques so you can overcome the hangups and habits holding you back. Let's work together!
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
Depression, Anxiety, Chronic Illnesses, Post-Partum Depression, Grief, Adults, Elderly. I can provide strategies & tools to help identify your challenges & work towards improvement/progress in healing yourself.
Medical trauma, Chronic Illnesses, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Adults, Elderly, Post-Partum Depression, Geriatric Mental/Behavioral Health
I identify as
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Becoming aware of how your patterns of thoughts, emotions and behaviors impact your life in significant ways leading to depression, anxiety, anger, etc... and working on replacing those thoughts with new, healthy alternatives (to feel more in control of how you feel).
Strength-Based
Recognizing and building upon your inner strengths, to further build self-esteem, resiliency, confidence and improving happiness & quality of life.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Practicing body awareness, mental exercises, deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation and more to assist in lowering anxiety responses in your body. Paying attention to the present moment, observing, taking a step back & noticing one's thoughts and feelings without judgement. Goal of reducing rumination and worry that often accompany anxiety & depression.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
Using coaching and questioning to develop quick & pragmatic solutions for present issues. Using techniques such as the "Miracle" Question to envision what your life can look like & developing realistic ways of achieving your goals.
Narrative
Looking at & respecting your true self, your experiences & your story aside from your problems. Defining who you are and what your future story will be, aside from your problems. Externalizing and defining your problems to help rewrite your meaningful & purposeful future story. Discovering your inner traits and skills to address your problems, as there are positive & productive ways to approach your life & your future.