How I got here… to help you…
Heart-Centered Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Board approved Supervisor #65651
Mindfulness-Based Ecotherapy in Clinical Practice Practitioner
Herbal Educator
Holistic Women’s Wellness Educator
Womb Wellness Coach
Womb Light Practitioner
Reiki Practitioner
Yoni Steam Facilitator
Hey y’all, I’m Shawna!
Welcome to Healing Roots!
I’m an experienced Therapist and Wellness Educator, a total tree hugging spiritual badass and someone who's learned through a lot of trial and error.
I’m not just another counselor, therapist, health & wellness coach or a doctor that is going to give you the same strategies that are not sustainable. I’m not going to tell you to suck it up because this is your life either.
I happen to have 24 years of experience, as a Therapist and Wellness Educator, I noticed counselors are often…
1. Not being heard and dismissed regarding your concerns and you typically don’t ask for help because you are afraid of stigma, retaliation and the appearance of looking weak;
2. Not taught practical applications of self-regulation; and
3. Frequently gaslighted into being a follower by using judgement, micro-aggressions and reinforcing negative societal norms.
Now I’m on a mission is to help you unapologetically stand in your power to advocate for yourself, take back your EMOTIONAL sanity, support your self-liberation journey, and help you explore your new boundaries, while normalizing and navigating everyday life, WITHOUT consistent worry.
I mindfully guide you to create intentional and sustainable small changes to simplify your daily self-regulation routines, so that you don’t feel overwhelmed by changes.
Why?
Because if you have too many changes at once, sticking to lifestyle changes won’t last and you will be back to square one.
I am living proof that you don’t have to change everything all at once or follow the prescribed plan and still be successful.
So, I’m here to help you embody self-care to prevent burnout, manage secondary trauma and become a healthier counselor.
My Approach
I offer Solution Focused approach and incorporate other practices and skills, such as ecotherapy, counseling, coaching, coping skills, self-care, mindfulness, somatic practices, emotional regulation and herbal remedies for individuals experiencing "stressed and overwhelmed" feelings, that is creating anxiety and depression.
My style is very conversational, direct, warm, supportive, and a guiding collaborative relationship. You will hear the use of metaphors and we will have lots of laughs. As a Heart Centered Counselor, I am passionate about cultivating personal awareness and connection with self, others, and the environment to improve both mental well-being and physical health. I value that all aspects of life and experiences are deeply interconnected and through collaboration, education, and empowerment, I can offer valuable insight for your journey into sustainability well-being.