Shawna Powell

Therapist helping people move from survival to growth

LPC Colorado

Experience: 23 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Shawna

Shawna Powell is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Colorado with 23 years of clinical experience. She entered the field motivated by her own journey through trauma and grief, and she uses that perspective to guide others toward greater wellbeing.

Background and approach

Early training during her master's internship shaped a commitment to social change and to helping people move beyond survival toward growth and increased resilience. Her work blends several evidence-informed methods to match each person's needs, and she emphasizes collaboration by treating clients as experts on their own lives.

Shawna focuses on a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and compassion fatigue, among other areas. She aims to support clients through life transitions and complex presentations by drawing on practical tools and reflective dialogue.

Shawna values an eclectic approach that adapts to where clients are in their process, and she invites those ready to explore change to engage in a respectful, goal-oriented partnership designed to improve quality of life.

How Shawna Uses Practical Therapies Online

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is often used to address anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching practical skills for managing symptoms. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and accept difficult thoughts or feelings while committing to actions that align with what matters, which can be useful for grief, chronic stress, and complicated emotional responses. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of relating and connection formed in earlier relationships and can assist people working through intimacy issues, attachment wounds, or family-related concerns.

Choosing a therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Shawna works with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. She values client expertise and aims to co-create a treatment path that feels practical and meaningful.

Online therapy offers flexible access to these modalities through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow clients to engage from different locations and schedules while using the therapist's chosen approaches in formats that suit daily life and accessibility needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, parenting, compassion fatigue, and other related areas listed in her profile.

What is Shawna's therapeutic style?

Her approach is collaborative and eclectic, meeting clients where they are and involving them as experts on their own lives while drawing from structured, evidence-informed methods.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 23 years of clinical experience and has developed a practice informed by both personal experience and long-term professional work.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She is a licensed professional counselor with credential CO LPC LPC.0005618 and she practices in Colorado.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are offered?

She provides a variety of online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How is cost handled for her services?

Costs vary depending on location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

23+ years

Licensed

Colorado

Languages

English