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Shawna Morrison-Flood, LCSW
Virginia
LCSW - Stress and mood concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Shawna
Shawna Morrison-Flood is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia with 10 years of clinical experience. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
She uses clear, practical methods in sessions. Shawna listens to what a person wants to accomplish and focuses on concrete next steps. Sessions often include looking at unhelpful thoughts and testing small changes in behavior. She also draws on mindfulness skills and motivational conversations when helpful.
Her background began in social work with an undergraduate degree in social work in 2005 and a graduate social work degree in 2007. Early work included child protective services at a local Department of Social Services where she served as an assessment investigator. That experience shaped her familiarity with difficult family situations and safety concerns.
Over the years she has supported people with a wide range of diagnoses, including bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, ADHD, PTSD, and disruptive mood dysregulation. Her practice blends client-centered conversation, solution-focused planning, and psychodynamic ideas to address patterns that keep problems repeating.
Shawna aims to help people take manageable steps toward improvement. She supports self-determination and practical skill building so clients can make changes they can maintain. She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
How Shawna uses practical approaches in online sessions
Shawna draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different actions. CBT focuses on specific thoughts and behaviors, which can be broken down into short exercises and homework between sessions. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy techniques to keep sessions focused on the person's priorities and to support self-directed goals. Mindfulness Therapy is used to teach attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and improve coping with strong emotions.Finding the right mix of methods is collaborative. Shawna will work with each person to choose approaches that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. She checks in about what is working and adjusts methods as therapy progresses.
The therapist's profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten a check-in when time is limited, or reduce travel time. It also lets people use written exercises and screen-shared worksheets during a session to practice CBT skills and mindfulness techniques in real time.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma, depression, addictions, grief, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and client-centered, focusing on clear goals, skill building, and testing small behavioral changes in daily life.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 10 years of clinical experience and began her career in child protective services, then moved into clinical social work practice.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia.
In which languages can sessions be held and who can join from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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