I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Counselor Educator & Supervisor specializing in racial and health equity for Black, and Indigenous, and People of Color. With over a decade of direct care in behavioral health and two years of experience in research, I aspire to adapt therapeutic approaches to effectively treat diverse populations; Understanding cultural, historical, and societal factors that shape the human experience, our sense of being, meaning and purpose, and relationships is core to my clinical approach. Clients can expect to learn about and explore all aspects of their identity. They exercise autonomy as a means of being empowered to promote equity in the therapeutic relationship and in our sessions. Clients can anticipate that I as a counselor will seek to learn about and incorporate aspects of their culture to be both informed, sensitive, and to exercise humility. We will collaborate to develop and refine treatment goals, constantly seeking to incorporate client's individual strengths and when available, collective strengths of those they have relationships with. I will strive to assist all clients in self-actualizing, identifying meaning, and creating innovative solutions to achieve purpose.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session, clients can expect to be oriented to the nature and purpose of the therapeutic relationship. Clients will verbally review the informed consent, protocols for crises and key personnel to contact, safety measures, and information provided in the intake. I will orient clients to my philosophy about human nature, behavioral healthy, and therapeutic approaches. Clients will be given ample opportunities to engage and identify additional information needed as we proceed; Clients will be informed of their right to access information and be informed and involved in all aspects of their care. An initial treatment plan will be developed for the first 30 days of care in addition to a safety plan and consents for emergency contacts. Clients will be informed on the risks and benefits of counseling, the role of the counselor and their role as the client, and how the relationship will be leveraged to promote collaboration on treatment goals and desired outcomes. Clients can expect an environment that supports client autonomy, fosters partnership and collaboration, empowerment, transparency, and one that is present-oriented.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Personal experience has allowed me to actively be in a stage of seeking meaning, purpose, and striving towards fulfillment.
About Shane Gill
Licensed in
Accepts
Appointments
VirtualMy treatment methods
Racial trauma treatment
Narrative
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Existential
On average, UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance clients pay $0-$106
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