Shawn Mcgivern, LMHC - Therapist in Massachusetts

About Shawn

Shawn Mcgivern is a licensed mental health counselor who brings 27 years of experience to each session. She focuses on helping people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship strain, and identity questions. Shawn uses clear, practical steps to address worries like perfectionism, procrastination, and difficulties in communication.

She aims to build a respectful, affirming space so people feel heard and understood. Shawn emphasizes strengths while helping clients manage strong emotions.

Background and approach

She helps people notice patterns that get in the way and then makes small, doable changes. Sessions often include skills practice, problem solving, and chance to talk through painful memories in a paced way. Her background includes training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy among other approaches.

Shawn blends these methods to match each person's needs rather than following a single script. She also draws on attachment ideas to understand how early relationships shape current reactions. People come for help with eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, and intimacy-related issues.

She also supports work-related stress, career questions, and coping with life transitions. Shawn pays attention to family-related concerns and parenting themes when they arise in therapy. Shawn practices in Massachusetts as an MA LMHC 6656.

She offers sessions in English through a mix of formats so clients can choose what fits their life. The first step is a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling to begin care.

How specific approaches work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take small, meaningful actions even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear. It is useful for anxiety, depression, avoidance, and life transitions because it pairs acceptance with practical steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, low mood, perfectionism, and sleep or eating concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shawn will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. She mixes methods as needed and plans therapy together so clients know what to expect and can give feedback along the way.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited travel options. Video calls let sessions feel close to an in-person visit, while phone, live chat, and text messaging provide shorter or more frequent ways to check in. These options make it easier to practice skills between sessions and keep therapy consistent around life demands.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Shawn address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, and related concerns such as self-esteem and career stress.

How would you describe Shawn's therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and empathetic, with practical tools and conversation. She combines skill teaching with exploration of emotions and relationship patterns.

What experience does Shawn bring to therapy?

She has 27 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and interpersonal issues.

What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

Shawn is a licensed mental health counselor with credential MA LMHC 6656 and practices in Massachusetts.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to give people different ways to connect.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What should I do to begin working with Shawn?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 27 years
Licensed: Massachusetts
Languages: English

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