Licensed to practice in California and accepts 35 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression

Shawna Swanson

(she/her)

LMFT, 23 years of experience
Warm
Solution oriented
Empowering
VirtualAvailable

Hi! I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and I have been practicing for over 16 years. I received my Master's Degree from Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology. My focus is to build on your strengths, while supporting your needs with research backed treatment methods. Our work would include supporting positive behavioral changes and improving your relationship to your thoughts and beliefs.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

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.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I emphasize a warm, compassionate, and positively reinforced approach, in a pleasant, and safe, environment. I feel very privileged to be able to join with you on your journey for improved mental health.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I love working with anyone who is motivated for change, and eager to assist individuals who need help with stress, depression, anxiety, relational problems, life transitions, self esteem, and parenting issues.

Specialties

Top specialties

I identify as

Christian

Serves ages

Licensed in

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I utilize evidenced-based practices to assist you in identifying problems, becoming aware of unhealthy or unhelpful thinking patterns, assisting you reshaping thoughts and adjusting responsive behaviors, and setting up an action plan with measurable goals.

, 13 ratings

1 rating with written reviews

August 23, 2025

I was given her name by calling the office and they set the appointment up with her. Shes very friendly and makes me feel comfortable to open up to her.

Verified client, age 65+
Review shared after session 1 with Shawna