Laurie Shawger, LPC, NCC, American Academy of Grief Counseling Certification

Menomonee Falls , Wisconsin

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Professions: Licensed Professional Counselor

Languages: English

My Approach to Therapy

All of us have the potential to support one another. At times it is helpful to find support outside of our family or friends. Everyone is unique and has their own reasons for seeking counseling. You are taking a courageous step to find what you need. I respect every client's values, culture, and life context. Anxiety, depression, grief and loss are heartbreakingly difficult. Counseling is a process, which builds on your strengths and your ability to change and which can empower you to connect with what is important to you, within yourself and outwardly with others. Remember that you are not alone. Take heart. Reach out.

Supervision Details

I am not a supervisor.

Supervision Specialties

Anxiety, Child and/or Adolescent Issues, Depression, Grief, Loss, and Bereavement, Health / Illness / Medical Issues, Relationships and Marriage, Self-Compassion, Stress, Values Clarification

Focused Modalities

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Mindfulness-Based Interventions, Brainspotting (BSP)

Fees & Rates

Expertise & Specialties

Age Groups I Work With

ChildrenTeensAdultsElders

Groups I Work With

I have a general counseling practice and work with children, adolescents, and adults across the lifespan. I have experience working with children and older youth whose concerns are adjusting to family or health situations, social skills, grief, anxiety, depression, anger and other school-related issues, ADHD and other neurodiversity, and adjustment to changing life situations or other challenges. I have worked with young adults experiencing grief and loss, anxiety, depression, ADHD, academic performance, relationship issues, sexual assault, other types of trauma, and stress and older adults with adjustment in life stage concerns, family relationships, grief and loss, depression, and anxiety.

Therapy Services & Specialties

Individual Therapy & Counseling Telehealth

Concerns & Challenges Addressed

Adjusting to Change / Life TransitionsAnxietyDepressionGrief, Loss, and BereavementPosttraumatic Stress / TraumaOther - Not Listed Here

Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian Therapy)

Industries & Communities

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