Therapist profile
Shawn McGuirk, LMHC
Massachusetts
LMHC - Anger and Relationship Concerns
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Massachusetts / LMHC11509
- NPI1023380748
- Experience13 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMassachusetts
About
- ACT and CBT
- Mindfulness
- Motivation work
About Shawn
Shawn McGuirk is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Massachusetts with 13 years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, low self-esteem, and symptoms of depression. Shawn frames clients as the experts on their own lives and starts sessions by listening to what matters most to them.
He focuses on clear, practical steps rather than long lectures. Conversations look at current patterns, what gets in the way, and small changes that can reduce reactivity. Shawn draws on evidence-based methods to help people notice thoughts and feelings and make different choices when anger or frustration arise.
Shawn uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside mindfulness and motivational interviewing techniques. That mix helps with emotion regulation, motivation, and communication problems. He also addresses concerns such as divorce and separation, fatherhood challenges, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and midlife questions.
Sessions aim to turn insight into action. Shawn helps people test new behaviors between sessions and reflects on what works. The approach is straightforward: identify a problem, try a practical step, and review results together.
Shawn practices in Massachusetts and offers services in English. He encourages people who are ready to begin to complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session using the platform's online therapy options.
How sessions work
How Shawn blends approaches and online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then clarify values and take committed steps that match those values. It is useful when anger links to long-standing life conflicts or a sense of meaninglessness. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors; it is practical for reducing reactivity and changing patterns that fuel stress. Mindfulness techniques teach simple attention practices to reduce automatic responses and increase choice in tense moments.Finding the right mix is part of the work. Shawn collaborates with each person to see which approaches fit their goals and preferences. He will try things, review what helps, and adjust the plan together rather than imposing a single method.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the platform lists the options available for scheduling. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and remove commuting time so people can use a break at work or between errands. Licensed professionals can adapt techniques like in-session exercises and between-session tasks to a remote format so progress can continue even when meeting virtually.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, low self-esteem, and depression, plus related issues like communication problems and fatherhood challenges.
How would he approach anger in sessions?
He uses practical, evidence-based methods to help people notice triggers, practice different responses, and test small behavior changes between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 13 years of professional experience working with adult clients on problems including motivation, self-esteem, and mood concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds an MA and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Massachusetts.
Is he available for non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session formats before booking by checking the online therapy options on the platform.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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