Shawna Powell
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Colorado therapists accepting new clients
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About Shawna
I believe that the things we have been through do not have to be in vain. I became a therapist because I wanted to use my own experiences to help others strive, not only to survive but to thrive after horrendous events. During an internship opportunity in my Master’s degree program, I found that I as a survivor, as well as a professional, became incredibly empowered and motivated to embark upon social change. I have seen immense healing in so many areas of my career thus far and it just keeps growing. That was only the beginning of that realization of the potential we all have for healing within. Since this start, my vision has expanded and the experience I’ve gained in treating people with an eclectic approach. I always meet my clients where they are and include them in their treatment as experts on themselves. I’m looking forward to working with you on improving your quality of life!
What Shawna helps with
- Addictions
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Postpartum depression
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
How Shawna works
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “She is absolutely amazing and so supportive and has helped me through some of the toughest times.”
- “Shawna is great. Very understanding and compassionate. I would highly recommend her.”
- “Shawna has been incredibly helpful in such a short amount of time. Her experience and empathy has made me look forward to therapy and working on myself. I am so incredibly grateful for her”
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- “I love her! She’s very personable and kind!”
- “Communicates in a timely manner. Listens well and offers great resources to help you.”
- “Shawna is extremely kind, understanding and actively listens, to what I am saying, as opposed to just hearing me. Thank you Shawna!”
- “Super responsive and qualified.”
- “Great therapist, really takes the time to listen and consider all of the variables!”
- “Shawna has really good expertise, she listens and provides valuable feedback!”
- “She is very personable! She strikes a great balance between listening and leading the conversation.”
- “she’s very understanding! open book and always has a good ear for my conversations and concerns! always helpful and super supportive!:)”
- “Shawna is great. I highly recommend her”
- “I’ve been working with Shawna for almost 5 months now, and she has been a great help! She helped me through an issue I’ve been stuck on for literal years. <br /> <br /> One of my biggest hang ups is being judged, and I have never once felt that way with her. Very approachable and relateable. <br /> <br /> You can tell that she works very hard to build a positive therapeutic relationship with everyone she works with, and genuinely cares. <br /> She’s helped me so much already. I bet she can do the same for you too!”
- “Shawna is a great listener and has insightful ways to look at things that were very helpful. She’s kind and encouraging and compassionate.”
- “Love her. She is amazing and has helped me so much!!! I will forever keep going and always recommend her!!”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.