LPC, 8 years of experience
My name is Shawna, and I’ve lived in Texas my whole life. I’ve been practicing as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) since July 2020, following over three years as an LPC Intern. I’m also a Licensed Social Worker in Texas, with nearly five years of experience working in nursing homes before beginning my master’s program in counseling. Over the past several years, I’ve worked in community mental health and have served students in special education since November 2020. I also provided teletherapy to teens and adults through BetterHelp for over a year. I believe that clients are the experts of their own lives, but that we all need guidance at times to overcome challenges and discover new ways to grow. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where clients can build insight, resilience, and self-compassion through the therapeutic process.
During our first session, I’ll go over what to expect from therapy and answer any questions you may have about the process. I also take time to get to know you—your background, goals, and what led you to seek therapy at this time. Together, we’ll begin identifying areas that may need deeper exploration and discuss possible focus points for future sessions. My goal is to help you feel comfortable, understood, and supported as we begin this journey.
One of my greatest strengths as a therapist is my ability to truly listen and understand your perspective. I provide thoughtful feedback and work to see things through your eyes, helping you feel heard and supported. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is one of the most powerful tools for healing and growth, and I strive to build that connection through empathy, trust, and genuine care.
I enjoy working with clients who are motivated to make changes in their lives, as well as those who may be unsure if therapy is right for them. We all have doubts, but sometimes growth begins by simply trying something new. I understand that life can be busy and that not everyone can spend months in therapy, so I focus on helping clients develop practical skills and insights that can lead to meaningful change, even in a short amount of time. I am also a Christian who provides counseling from a faith-informed perspective. While I do not hold a degree in Christian Counseling, I believe that incorporating faith into the healing process can be a powerful and restorative part of therapy for those who wish to include it.
I have used CBT with all ages of clients, it is versatile and can be approached and applied in different ways. I began by using it children and then adults. I received training after becoming fully licensed. I find that the principles of this training can be used with almost every mental health issue.
I became knowledgeable with this modality in working with severe and persistent mental illness that were among the clients that we served in the local mental health community clinic. I have not received training specifically in this modality, but through years of practice in working with individuals that did not feel CBT worked for them, and needed a different approach.
2 ratings with written reviews
August 15, 2025
We should all me so lucky to find a person to really help us through our bad day. Its hard to deal and hard to talk but I always leave better after my sessions.
July 10, 2025
Shawna lets me talk and gives me great ideas.