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Shawn Veazey, LCSW - Florida Therapist at Grow Therapy

Shawn Veazey

Shawn Veazey

(he/him)

LCSW
14 years of experience
Virtual

Hello! I am a LCSW licensed in Florida. I have 21 years experience in the field and 14 years post graduate from USF. When I share my personal journey to becoming a LCSW I always say this field chose me. The experiences I have had in this field are truly awe inspiring and life changing. I hope that through the connections I make with each client, that they leave feeling empowered and inspired that they can lead the life they desire and deserve. I have experience working with survivors of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, military related trauma. I also have experience with chronic illness and death and dying. I am passionate about creating a safe and affirming space for LGBTQIA+ individuals. I have worked with all ages during my career. I currently focus on working with adults. I currently offer Solutions Focused Brief Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. I have chosen these modalities as they focus less on the problem and more on the solution and where you would like to be. They are empowerment based, placing you as the expert in the treatment room and of your own life. I am there merely as a guide to help you uncover your own potential and strengths. I look forward to working with you.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In our first session we will spend some time getting to know each other. I will want to know the reason you are seeking treatment, some of your history, what has changed since you scheduled your first appointment, any past treatment you may have been in, and where would you like to get out of our time together. We will end with some reflection time, a summary of key points and setting some goals for our next session.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

My experience with diverse individuals and experiences, ability to connect with the clients I serve, empathy, focus on the importance of establishing positive clinical relationships. The ability to keep sessions on task and facilitate them so that will have meaningful outcomes.

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Free consults, virtual

My treatment methods

Solution Focused Brief Treatment

I have 21 years experience, 14 post graduate, working with intimate partner violence, sexual assault, childhood trauma, homelessness, chronic illness, grief, addiction, and Veteran experiences. I prefer solution focused Brief Treatment in my practice because it focuses less on the problem and more on the desired outcome and solution. It places the client in the driver's seat and focuses on the strengths they possess while working to build on those strengths to achieve the desired outcome. This therapy is applicable in most situations, as the long as, the clinician and client both agree it is a good fit for their current situation and desired outcome. It is a brief therapy and sessions are typically spaced out. Progress can been seen in a few sessions and the progress continues outside of the treatment space. The client creates the road map for when and for how long treatment will take place.

Motivational Interviewing

I have 21 years experience, 14 post graduate, working with Intimate partner violence, sexual assault, childhood trauma, homelessness, chronic illness, grief, addiction, and Veteran experiences. I began using motivational interviewing when I started working with Veterans. This treatment method is client centered. It is designed to empower people to change by drawing out their own meaning, importance and capacity to change. It focused on respect and exploration. The goal is guiding the client to the expressions of change and together formulating a treatment plan for how the change will take place.