Therapist profile
Shawna Morrison-Flood, LCSW
Virginia
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and anxiety
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Virginia / 0904012577
- NPI1669911400
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationVirginia
About
- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Shawna
Shawna Morrison-Flood is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia with ten years of clinical experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and anger. She also lists family-related difficulties and caregiver stress among her focus areas.
Shawna earned her undergraduate degree in social work in 2005 and completed her graduate degree in social work in 2007. Early in her career she worked at the local Department of Social Services as a Child Protective Services assessment investigator. That hands-on experience shaped her practical approach to clinical work.
Her style is client-centered and straightforward. She aims to understand where a person is right now and what they want to accomplish. Sessions tend to focus on clear goals, problem solving, and honest conversations about barriers and next steps.
Shawna uses a mix of methods rather than a single theory. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing appear regularly in her work to address thoughts, behaviors, and motivation. She also draws on psychodynamic ideas and mindfulness practices when they fit the client’s needs.
People contact her for a range of concerns from parenting and family conflict to more specific diagnoses such as bipolar disorder or ADHD. She lists additional interests like hoarding, codependency, communication problems, and issues tied to aging and caregiver stress. Shawna accepts international clients and conducts therapy in English.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Shawna commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in her practice. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can help manage anger, anxiety, and mood problems. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase awareness in stressful moments.She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening, respect for the client’s goals, and working together to set practical steps. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process during early sessions, and she adjusts methods based on the client’s needs and preferences.
Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - shorter check-ins may fit a work break, video calls allow face-to-face conversation, and audio sessions can be used when bandwidth is limited. Shawna and other licensed professionals will discuss the best session rhythm and format to match daily routines and goals.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting issues, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related challenges.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her style is client-centered and direct. She uses a mix of approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, and Psychodynamic ideas.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has about ten years of experience as a clinician, including early work at a Department of Social Services in Child Protective Services.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in the state of Virginia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take clients from other countries?
She accepts international clients.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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