Shawn Mcgivern, LMHC
Experienced Massachusetts therapist for anxiety and relationships
- Anxiety and depression
- Relationship and communication
- Identity and trauma
About Shawn Mcgivern
Shawn Mcgivern is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Massachusetts with 27 years of clinical experience supporting individuals and couples through complex life challenges. She blends a strengths-based perspective with practical interventions to help clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma and recovery, and eating disorders, as well as issues like perfectionism, procrastination, impostor feelings, and identity formation. Shawn also works with people addressing communication problems that affect relationships with partners, friends, family of origin, and coworkers.
Her approach centers on creating an affirming, supportive therapeutic space that honors each person’s unique path. She emphasizes building self-understanding, improving communication, and developing actionable strategies for personal growth, self-love, and emotional resilience. Shawn draws from evidence-based methods and tailors her work to the needs of each client, combining empathy with collaborative goal-setting to produce sustainable change.
Clients seeking assistance with life transitions, workplace stress, interpersonal conflicts, or processing past experiences will find a clinician who prioritizes practical tools alongside emotional insight. As an LMHC, Shawn holds professional training and licensure to provide psychotherapy and clinical support in Massachusetts.
Her approach centers on creating an affirming, supportive therapeutic space that honors each person’s unique path. She emphasizes building self-understanding, improving communication, and developing actionable strategies for personal growth, self-love, and emotional resilience. Shawn draws from evidence-based methods and tailors her work to the needs of each client, combining empathy with collaborative goal-setting to produce sustainable change.
Clients seeking assistance with life transitions, workplace stress, interpersonal conflicts, or processing past experiences will find a clinician who prioritizes practical tools alongside emotional insight. As an LMHC, Shawn holds professional training and licensure to provide psychotherapy and clinical support in Massachusetts.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Imago Relationship Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Shawn Mcgivern have?
Shawn Mcgivern has 27 years of experience.
Is Shawn Mcgivern a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details: MA LMHC 6656.
In which languages does Shawn Mcgivern provide therapy?
Shawn Mcgivern provides therapy in English.
Where is Shawn Mcgivern located?
Shawn Mcgivern is located in Massachusetts.
How can I work with Shawn Mcgivern as my therapist?
You can work with Shawn Mcgivern through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Shawn Mcgivern work with international clients?
Shawn Mcgivern does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Shawn Mcgivern cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Tailored Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care
Shawn Mcgivern integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her work, helping clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being controlled by them while clarifying personal values to guide meaningful action. ACT is often useful for anxiety, avoidance patterns, and navigating life transitions.She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, which explores how early relationships shape current ways of relating. This approach can help people understand patterns in intimacy, trust, and communication, and supports healing from losses or relational wounds.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Shawn collaborates with each person to identify methods that match their goals, preferences, and circumstances, adjusting interventions as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose formats that fit their schedules and comfort levels. These modes make regular contact more accessible and can support continuity of care during busy or transitional periods, while still allowing therapists and clients to work together on practical skills, emotional processing, and communication strategies.