down-to-earth therapy

for deep feelers, overthinkers, and tender humans doing the best they can

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Meet Shawnda

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We all carry stories in our bodies, in our breath, in the ways we’ve learned to protect what matters most. You don’t need to be fixed here. Just met, with care, curiosity, and compassion.

I work with people who feel a lot; high achievers, people-pleasers, anxious overthinkers, and quiet internalizers. The ones who hold it together on the outside while unraveling on the inside.

I also support couples, polycules, friends, and others in relationally diverse constellations, creating space for authentic connection, communication, and repair.

This is the space to be, with all of it. To slow down, tune in, and reconnect with your inner wisdom. A space to feel grounded and supported as you begin to see yourself more clearly and step into who you’re becoming.

More About My Approach

Therapy Specializations

  • Anxiety, emotional overwhelm, & trauma (CPTSD & PTSD)

  • Chronic illness & health-related challenges

  • Grief, loss, & life transitions

  • People-pleasing, perfectionism, & burnout

  • Identity, shame, self-worth exploration, & nervous system regulation

  • Relational challenges, boundaries, & communication patterns

Services Offered

  • Adults 18+ (Individuals + Partners)

  • 50-minute sessions. Longer sessions may be available.

  • Telehealth available for all clients across Washington State

  • In-person session available Tacoma, WA

  • Rates vary based on services

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