- nervous system regulation
- practical skills
- collaborative goals
About Shawn
Shawn King is a licensed counselor in New Hampshire who blends practical therapy with a focus on nervous system regulation. She uses evidence-based approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, and parenting strain. Shawn aims to meet each person with respect and compassion as they start meaningful change.
Shawn holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential and the Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor credential. She draws on nine years of experience working with adolescents and adults. Her background includes trauma-informed care with attention to how the body and nervous system respond to stress.
In sessions she uses a mix of approaches, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered techniques. She also incorporates Emotionally-Focused and mindfulness-based ideas when helpful. This lets her tailor conversations and exercises to each person’s needs.
Therapy with Shawn emphasizes practical skills for calming the nervous system and improving connection in daily life. That can mean learning grounding exercises, changing patterns of thinking, or practicing communication skills for parenting or relationships. She works collaboratively to set goals and review progress.
Shawn encourages people to take the first step toward a more fulfilling life. She offers a supportive, nonjudgmental space and adapts plans as needs change. Visitors are invited to consider whether her style and focus on work and wellbeing match their current concerns.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and values and then taking actions that match what matters. It helps with anxiety, mood struggles, and finding direction amid work or life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions, and teaches concrete skills to reduce worry, panic, and low mood. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental conversation where the therapist reflects and supports the client’s own problem-solving and self-understanding.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences, and what feels helpful, then adjust methods as needs change. That collaborative process helps determine whether ACT, CBT, emotionally focused ideas, or mindfulness practices are emphasized in sessions.
Confirm the current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when a full in-person session is hard to manage. It can also let people try techniques such as guided grounding, mindfulness exercises, and structured CBT practice from their daily routines, so skills carry over into work and family life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
New Hampshire, South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Shawn commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue. Additional areas include attachment issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, and mood challenges.
What is her general therapy style like?
Shawn blends acceptance-based work, client-centered conversation, CBT, emotionally focused techniques, and mindfulness. The result is practical, skills-oriented sessions that also attend to emotional connection.
How much experience does she have?
She brings nine years of professional experience working with adolescents and adults. That experience includes trauma-informed approaches that consider how the body responds to stress.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC and LCMHC credentials and is licensed in New Hampshire and South Carolina. Her listed practice location is New Hampshire.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.