Shawn Boley, LICSW

Since becoming a Mental Health Professional in 2012 and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in 2017, my empathetic constitution has guided many clients towards healing. I am passionate about seeing clients overcome their struggles for a happier life, and I bring enthusiasm and commitment to my role as your therapist.

I integrate the Existential approach, to help foster greater meaning and purpose in your life, with the Holistic approach, to help you pursue your best self. I have a diverse skillset and work with a wide variety of people, valuing individuality by creating a person-centered treatment plan with your goals in mind.

Therapy is a journey through past trauma towards making more informed choices for a better future, despite the fears and anxieties it may bring. With unconditional positive regard, I offer support to navigate life's uncertainties, helping you explore options to improve your mental health. Thank you for considering me as your guide on this journey.

Areas of Expertise

I have experience working with individuals who have persistent and severe mental illness, who are developmentally disabled, who belong to the LGBT community, and older adults.

Those I work with might be dealing with anger, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, identity issues, impulsivity, intimacy issues, life adjustments, self-esteem, trauma/religious trauma, sexuality, shame, substance abuse, suicidality, among many other issues.

I pull from many different therapies and approaches to cultivate a therapeutic treatment plan that is right for you. Some of these therapies and approaches include:

• Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapy

• Behavioral Therapy

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Compassion Focused Therapy

• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

• Emotionally Focused Therapy

• Existential Therapy

• Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy

• Feminist Therapy

• Humanistic Therapy

• Integrative / Holistic Therapy

• Internal Family Systems Therapy

• Interpersonal Psychotherapy

• Jungian Therapy

• Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy

• Motivational Interviewing

• Person-Centered Therapy

• Prolonged Exposure Therapy

• Psychodynamic Therapy

• Reunification Therapy

• Schema Therapy

• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

• Strength-Based Therapy

• Trauma-Informed Therapy