(he/him)
Hi! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor born and raised in Massachusetts. I consider myself a 'down to earth' guy. I am the type of therapist who sees the strengths in you, and I want to build confidence and esteem in you, so you can feel accomplished and proud. I enjoy working with people who believe in finding their passion and celebrating their successes.
In our first session, we will review the fundamentals of therapy (e.g., confidentiality, informed consent) and then we will explore the things going on in your life. The purpose of the first meeting is to establish a connection-one where you can feel safe and comfortable.
My greatest strength is my ability to be genuine and kind.
I am willing to support anyone but I align well with the challenges that adult men experience including difficulty expressing emotions, managing stress and the use of substances as a coping skill. I hope to work with individuals who are contemplating or motivated for change. Flexibility in scheduling is important too, because my schedule can be unpredictable, at times. I appreciate people who have a sense of humor and can find joy in small successes.
I identify as
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Master's Degree in Cognitive-Behavioral Studies with fifteen years of clinical experience applying these concepts in the therapeutic setting. We focus on the connection between thoughts, feelings and behavior working toward improving one's thought patterns.
5 ratings with written reviews
September 27, 2025
he was able to see through my stories and understand concisely what i was saying, he took that as a positive and already has helped me thinking of ways i can change my thought process from negative to positive.
September 25, 2025
Only session 2 and Shawn has been excellent. I really appreciate his views on my situations and his fresh-eyed perspective on how to approach them in way I hadn't considered independently.
June 28, 2025
This was my first therapy session ever, I was nervous about starting and having to find the right person I can be open with. From the start of the session Shawn was very welcoming, he gave off a very positive and inviting energy. I’m very happy I took the first step in getting myself back and I’m very grateful that I found a therapist I can be open with. Excited for my next session with Shawn!