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I have been Shawn’s colleague for many years. Shawn has a knack for finding ways to make different personalities comfortable and feel heard. I have felt confident referring my clients to work with him, knowing his experience, wisdom, and sincerity makes him a very qualified therapist. I believe within the first meeting someone has with Shawn they will feel his honest care for them, and quickly open up to allowing personal growth and healing.”
— Matthew Dahlin, LCSW
“One of the most important factors in a positive therapeutic outcome is the relationship with the therapist. Over the past 12 years of being a colleague of Shawn’s, I have been impressed with his sincere valuation of his clients, and his skill in building and maintaining strong therapeutic relationships. His ability to be present, to listen, to be compassionate, yet honest and direct, create an environment of healing that is unparalleled. Shawn continually strives for excellence in his profession as well as in his private life. Shawn is that highly sought-after clinician, with the rare ability to see and cultivate the strength and wisdom in others, even in times they feel neither strong nor wise, bringing peace, healing, and wholeness.”
— Tami Curtis, LCSW
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I have been colleagues with Shawn in a private clinical setting in the past, and am thrilled he is now offering his skills to the general public. Shawn is a gifted therapist who will be 100% present with you. He is versatile as well, comfortable with both teens and adults. If you are looking for a place to dive deep, this is your therapist.”
— David Johnson, PhD
“I met with Shawn to process deep grief and trauma occurring in my family of origin. Shawn listened patiently and for many, many hours as I moved through the grief of my circumstances. I sometimes reflect that having a patient, kind and respectful listener can be an incredible balm at a time of deep grief and loss and Shawn has an exceptional ability to listen and accompany an individual as they try to process loss.
Additionally he offered feedback that was subtle but profound and as time passed and I developed more self-awareness I was able to apply his feedback over and over and watch as my steps brought about peaceful changes in my personal life.
I found enormous value in my therapy sessions and would highly recommend Shawn's services."
— Shauna, Former Client
“Shawn is personable and engaging and easily developed a rapport with our teenager, which is important, but beyond that, Shawn managed to keep us all on task. In the past we've had therapists who felt more like "well-paid best friends" than truly effective counselors. In our family sessions Shawn would not let us get away with platitudes or facile responses to hard questions… He engaged us in productive conversations centered on sometimes hard truths and helps us all commit to transparency in our relationship and honest self reflection that may not be easy but that nurture healing and growth.”
— Barbara, Former Client/Parent
“My son struggles with identifying and expressing his emotions… From the moment their work began, Shawn engaged with my son where my son was. Shawn "got him”. Shawn assisted with identifying emotions and learning how to express them constructively. Throughout the course of treatment, Shawn was able to hold my son accountable and was pivotal in teaching my son what being accountable for one's own behavior looks like and feels like. Today, my son has tools to use for resolving conflict and for navigating situations and our family dynamic has vastly improved. Shawn's investment in my son and in our family has changed the trajectory of our home life and we will be forever grateful.
— Michael, Former Client/Parent
“My son’s problems include ADHD, ODD (Oppositional Defiant Disorder), Dyslexia, along with being part of a blended family. All of these attributed to my son using drugs, making unhealthy choices and unable to cope day to day. Shawn is very adept at seeing all sides of an issue and is masterful in working with his client as well as the family members.
I could see the value in therapy and growth in my son after each session. My son has a new perspective on his relationships and how he interacts with everyone in such a more mature and respectful manner. He feels good about himself, is making healthy choices and is much more confident, and is excited about his own transformation. Everything before was a challenge, and now he is thriving! We could not have done this without Shawn’s guidance.
Grateful for all of the amazing and positive growth in this journey.”
— Jeanae former Client/Parent
