Shawna Swanson
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.
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.
First session
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.
Strengths
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.
Ideal clients
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.
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.
Location
Virtual sessions