Shawna Morrison-Flood, LCSW
Virginia LCSW focused on trauma and families
- Trauma and family focus
- Compassionate client-centered care
- Works with all ages
About Shawna Morrison-Flood
Shawna Morrison-Flood is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia with ten years of clinical experience working with children, adults, and families. She earned an undergraduate degree in Social Work in 2005 and completed a graduate degree in social work in 2007. Early in her career she served at the local Department of Social Services as a Child Protective Services assessment investigator, and that foundation informs her careful, trauma-aware approach to care.
Her clinical background includes work with a wide range of mental health diagnoses, including bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, ADHD, post-traumatic stress disorder, disruptive dysregulation mood disorder, and other mood disorders. Shawna draws on an eclectic mix of therapeutic methods tailored to each person, incorporating approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Gestalt therapy, Solution-Focused techniques, Motivational Interviewing, family-centered therapy, and trauma-focused methods when appropriate.
Shawna's counseling style is welcoming, sincere, and engaging. She meets clients where they are to identify their needs and goals, and she honors clients' self-determination while offering empathetic guidance through the therapeutic process. She encourages positivity and meaningful change, and she is committed to helping individuals and families work through challenges to reach healthier, more satisfying lives.
Her clinical background includes work with a wide range of mental health diagnoses, including bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, ADHD, post-traumatic stress disorder, disruptive dysregulation mood disorder, and other mood disorders. Shawna draws on an eclectic mix of therapeutic methods tailored to each person, incorporating approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Gestalt therapy, Solution-Focused techniques, Motivational Interviewing, family-centered therapy, and trauma-focused methods when appropriate.
Shawna's counseling style is welcoming, sincere, and engaging. She meets clients where they are to identify their needs and goals, and she honors clients' self-determination while offering empathetic guidance through the therapeutic process. She encourages positivity and meaningful change, and she is committed to helping individuals and families work through challenges to reach healthier, more satisfying lives.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Aging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Shawna Morrison-Flood have?
Shawna Morrison-Flood has 10 years of clinical experience working with children, adults, and families.
Is Shawna Morrison-Flood a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and her Virginia license number is VA LCSW 0904012577.
In which languages does Shawna Morrison-Flood provide therapy?
Shawna provides therapy in English.
Where is Shawna Morrison-Flood located?
Shawna is located in Virginia.
How can I work with Shawna Morrison-Flood as my therapist?
Clients can work with Shawna through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Shawna Morrison-Flood work with international clients?
Yes, Shawna works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Shawna Morrison-Flood cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick. Clients begin by clicking the "Start Therapy" button and completing a short questionnaire used to match them with a therapist. Depending on Shawna's availability, clients can then schedule a first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches and Online Therapeutic Care
Shawna uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space in which the individual’s goals, values, and experiences guide the work. This approach is helpful for building trust, exploring personal priorities, and supporting self-directed change.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to stress, anxiety, depression, and other mood challenges. CBT is practical and skills-focused, and it often helps clients develop coping strategies for daily life.
Motivational Interviewing is another approach Shawna employs to support readiness for change. It is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps people resolve ambivalence about difficult decisions, including changes related to relationships, substance use, or health behaviors.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; Shawna partners with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals and then adapts techniques to fit the person. This collaborative process helps determine which methods will be most effective.
Online therapy with Shawna is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, allow therapy to fit into busy lives, and make it easier for people in different locations to access care from licensed professionals and therapists.
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