- Client-centered
- Cognitive behavioral
- Mindfulness techniques
About Shawna
Shawna Morrison-Flood is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia with ten years of clinical experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, anger, and self-esteem. She also lists support for ADHD, bipolar disorder, relationship strain, and issues related to aging and caregiving.
She began her career after earning a bachelor’s degree in social work in 2005 and a graduate degree in social work in 2007. Early work included child protective services at a local Department of Social Services where she conducted assessments and investigations. That front-line experience shaped her practical approach to clinical work.
In sessions she uses an eclectic style. Shawna draws on client-centered ideas to focus on what the person needs in the moment. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to address thinking patterns and mindfulness strategies to manage stress and strong emotions.
She has worked with people who have a range of mental health diagnoses, including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, ADHD, and mood disorders. That background gives her familiarity with varied presentations and practical ways to respond during therapy.
Shawna emphasizes respect and self-determination. She aims to understand each person’s goals and to pick methods that suit those goals. People meet her for help with everyday problems, managing big emotions like anger, and making steady changes over time.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and experience. The therapist listens, reflects, and helps the client decide what to work on next. This approach helps when someone needs a straightforward, respectful space to talk about anger and its effects.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers concrete tools to test unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that fuel anger. CBT is often used for stress, anxiety, and mood difficulties that show up alongside anger.
Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention skills to notice emotions as they arise. Practicing mindful awareness can make intense feelings easier to tolerate and respond to, rather than react to, over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change as therapy progresses and new priorities appear.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy life by saving travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or letting someone join from a different location than their therapist. Those practical benefits often make it easier to keep up with regular appointments.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with related to anger?
She lists anger among many concerns, including stress, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes.
What is Shawna's general therapeutic style?
Her style is eclectic and client-centered. She meets clients where they are and uses different methods to match their needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience as a clinician, with earlier work in child protective services and ongoing clinical practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.