Shawna Powell, LPC
LPC supporting healing after trauma
- Trauma recovery
- Anxiety and stress
- Relationship support
About Shawna Powell
Shawna Powell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado who channels personal experience and clinical training into compassionate, practical care for people facing trauma, stress, grief, and relationship challenges. She entered the field with a determination to help others not only survive difficult events but to find ways to thrive afterward. That commitment deepened during a Master's degree internship, when her perspectives as both a survivor and a clinician sparked a lasting dedication to individual healing and social change.
Across a 23-year career she has developed an eclectic, flexible approach, drawing on multiple evidence-informed methods to match each person's needs. Shawna emphasizes collaboration and respects clients as the experts on their own lives, meeting people where they are and inviting them to shape their treatment goals. Her practice addresses a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes.
Shawna aims to help clients improve quality of life by building resilience, strengthening relationships, and developing practical coping strategies. She prioritizes a respectful, strengths-focused partnership and looks forward to supporting people through recovery and growth.
Across a 23-year career she has developed an eclectic, flexible approach, drawing on multiple evidence-informed methods to match each person's needs. Shawna emphasizes collaboration and respects clients as the experts on their own lives, meeting people where they are and inviting them to shape their treatment goals. Her practice addresses a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes.
Shawna aims to help clients improve quality of life by building resilience, strengthening relationships, and developing practical coping strategies. She prioritizes a respectful, strengths-focused partnership and looks forward to supporting people through recovery and growth.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion 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 Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Shawna Powell have?
Shawna Powell has 23 years of experience as a practicing therapist.
Is Shawna Powell a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: CO LPC LPC.0005618.
In which languages does Shawna Powell provide therapy?
Shawna Powell provides therapy in English.
Where is Shawna Powell located?
She is located in Colorado.
How can I work with Shawna Powell as my therapist?
You can work with Shawna Powell through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Shawna Powell work with international clients?
Shawna Powell does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Shawna Powell 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. 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.
Approach-Focused Care and Online Therapy with Shawna Powell
Shawna integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to address a range of concerns in online sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking meaningful action - it is often used for anxiety, stress, and coping with painful memories. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns, helping clients understand and change how they connect with others when working through relationship, intimacy, or abandonment-related issues. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and the client’s own goals, creating a supportive environment for growth and self-discovery.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Shawna works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time as clients progress and as challenges evolve, keeping the client’s experience central to treatment choices.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter contacts are available through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access licensed professionals from different locations while working toward meaningful change.