Hi there, my name is Shayna. I strive to instill hope in my clients that they can live a life worth living. Many of us have gone through painful experiences, many out of your control, and learned quick fixes to cope with this pain. Unfortunately, these quick fixes only work temporarily, and the pain remains there under the surface. My goal is to help you develop skills to handle such painful emotions so you can live your life worth living!

I have had a passion for helping others since I started working in human service jobs and I noticed that many of the struggles individuals were experiencing required more time than just the quick five minute interaction I had with them. This is when I started seeking my master’s in counseling. Along my journey of learning clinical counseling, I have gained awareness my own struggles with intense emotions and unsuccessful coping skills. Seeing where I was, and where I am now, I know recovery is possible.

I am trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as well as training in Radically Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I specialize in working with eating disorders and body image issues. I am neurodivergent affirming and specialize in working with those with ADHD and Autism. I am under the supervision of Megan Bogue, LPC.

I seek to provide a safe space, without judgement for all of my clients. Clients can expect a nonjudgmental stance, as well as authenticity, warmth, and humor. It is important for me that my clients understand that I am not “better” than them and I work on building skills alongside them. I highly value feedback so I encourage clients to express themselves freely. As a client, you are the captain of your life. As a counselor, I am here to help you build tools (your ship) to help you successfully navigate the current on your journey to a life worth living.