Shawna Powell

Shawna Powell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado with 23 years of clinical experience. She focuses on life purpose concerns alongside stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and relationship and parenting difficulties. Shawna also works with people facing addiction, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and coping with major life changes.

She began her work after personal experiences led her to counseling during a master’s program internship. That early work shaped a commitment to use lived experience alongside professional practice. Over two decades she has broadened her approach and worked with many different problems, learning from each case.

In sessions Shawna uses a mix of approaches rather than a single method. She draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. She treats people as experts on themselves and invites them to help shape goals and methods.

Shawna emphasizes practical skills and steady progress. Conversations may include examining patterns, practicing new ways of coping, and experimenting with values-based choices. She also addresses concerns such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, blended family issues, body image, chronic illness, caregiver stress, dissociation, and related challenges.

People who are uncertain about next steps often work with her to sort priorities and test small changes. Her practice is in Colorado and sessions are offered in English. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step are used to set up a first appointment.

How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying personal values and taking small actions that align with those values. It can help when someone feels stuck or uncertain about what matters next. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful habits. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, and disruptive daily routines.

Choosing an approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. That conversation guides which methods are emphasized and how sessions are structured so the plan fits the client’s needs.

Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm the exact online options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into work and family schedules, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. If video is challenging, other communication options can sometimes allow progress with less bandwidth or without being on camera. The therapist will discuss practical arrangements and help adjust session length and frequency to fit everyday life.