What is an ADHD screening assessment?

An ADHD screening assessment is a comprehensive evaluation to determine if ADHD may be impacting your life and provide recommendations for management.

How can individual counselling help me?

Individual counselling can help you explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a safe and supportive space, leading to personal growth and healing.

What is EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing)

EMDR uses a set of procedures to organize your negative and positive feelings, emotions, and thoughts and then uses bilateral stimulation such as eye movements or alternating tapping as a way to help you effectively work through those disturbing memories.

STAND stands for Supporting Teens’ Autonomy Daily. It is a way of conducting weekly or bi-weekly therapy with parents and teens who struggle with attention, motivation, or organization. Adolescents who have difficulties in these areas are at risk of underperforming at school and having strained relationships with family members.

Meet Shawna

Shawna is a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) and Canadian Certified Addiction Counsellor (CCAC). She holds a Bachelor of Health Sciences from the University of Lethbridge and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. Shawna brings extensive experience in the field of mental health and addictions. Shawna lives and practices in Gull Lake, SK

Beyond the ordinary

She is a warm, empathetic counsellor who prioritizes building a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship as the foundation for meaningful change. Shawna is passionate about supporting individuals as they explore their inner experiences, patterns, and emotions. She considers it a privilege to hold space for clients as they navigate life’s most challenging moments.

Shawna practices from a client-centered, evidence-based approach, meeting individuals where they are and supporting them in working toward their goals and becoming their best selves. Her areas of focus include substance use, boundaries, trauma, anxiety, depression, suicide prevention, grief and loss, and addressing patterns of perfectionism.

Shawna lives in Gull Lake and offers virtual counselling sessions.

Area of Focus

Anxiety and Depression

When anxiety or depression become part of daily life, it can feel difficult to find balance, motivation, or hope. Shawna offers a compassionate and supportive space where you can better understand your experiences, identify what's keeping you stuck, and develop practical coping strategies that help you move toward greater emotional well-being and renewed confidence.

Boundaries/Perfectionism

Many people struggle with setting healthy boundaries, managing perfectionism, or feeling like they have to meet everyone else's expectations before their own. Shawna provides a supportive and non-judgmental space to explore the beliefs and patterns that may be keeping you stuck while helping you develop healthier boundaries, greater self-compassion, and practical strategies for creating more balanced, authentic relationships. Together, you'll work toward letting go of unrealistic expectations and building a life that reflects your values rather than the pressure to be perfect.

Addictions

Recovery looks different for everyone, and Shawna believes there is no one-size-fits-all approach to healing. She provides a supportive, judgment-free space where you can better understand your relationship with substances or addictive behaviours, explore the challenges contributing to them, and develop realistic strategies that promote lasting change, improved well-being, and a more fulfilling life.

My Approach

Shawna practices from a client-centered, evidence-based approach, meeting individuals where they are and supporting them in working toward their goals and becoming their best selves. Her areas of focus include substance use, boundaries, trauma, anxiety, depression, suicide prevention, grief and loss, and addressing patterns of perfectionism. Shawna is trained in MI, both beginner and advanced as well as a trainer, DBT, CBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy for Trauma, Brief CBT for Suicide Prevention.

What To Expect

Your sessions with Shawna are designed to be a space where you can slow down, feel supported, and explore what's been weighing on you without fear of judgment. Whether you're facing challenges with substance use, anxiety, depression, trauma, or life stress, she'll meet you where you are and work alongside you to understand your experiences with compassion and curiosity.

Together, you'll identify meaningful goals and develop practical strategies that fit your life and values. Shawna believes lasting change happens one step at a time, and she'll support you in building confidence, strengthening resilience, and creating sustainable progress at a pace that feels right for you.

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