Shawn Mcgivern, LMHC
Experienced Massachusetts LMHC for complex life challenges
- Depression and anxiety
- Trauma and recovery
- Identity and relationships
About Shawn Mcgivern
Shawn Mcgivern is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Massachusetts with nearly three decades of clinical experience supporting individuals and couples through complex emotional challenges. She draws on a strengths-based, compassionate approach to help people manage depression, anxiety, trauma and recovery, and eating disorders, as well as common patterns like perfectionism, procrastination, and imposter syndrome. Her work also addresses identity formation and the communication difficulties that can strain relationships with partners, friends, family of origin, and coworkers.
Shawn focuses on creating an affirming therapeutic space that honors each person’s unique journey while emphasizing practical growth and self-understanding. She assists clients in navigating difficult emotions, cultivating self-love, improving communication skills, and developing strategies that support long-term personal development. Her style is collaborative and empathetic, tailoring evidence-based techniques to fit individual needs and goals.
Whether clients are processing past experiences, facing life transitions, seeking workplace support, or working on interpersonal concerns, Shawn combines clinical expertise with genuine care to accompany them through change. Her practice centers on building resilience, fostering insight, and offering tools clients can use beyond the therapy room.
Shawn focuses on creating an affirming therapeutic space that honors each person’s unique journey while emphasizing practical growth and self-understanding. She assists clients in navigating difficult emotions, cultivating self-love, improving communication skills, and developing strategies that support long-term personal development. Her style is collaborative and empathetic, tailoring evidence-based techniques to fit individual needs and goals.
Whether clients are processing past experiences, facing life transitions, seeking workplace support, or working on interpersonal concerns, Shawn combines clinical expertise with genuine care to accompany them through change. Her practice centers on building resilience, fostering insight, and offering tools clients can use beyond the therapy room.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Imago Relationship Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Shawn Mcgivern have?
Shawn Mcgivern has 27 years of experience.
Is Shawn Mcgivern a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). License details: MA LMHC 6656.
In which languages does Shawn Mcgivern provide therapy?
Shawn Mcgivern provides therapy in English.
Where is Shawn Mcgivern located?
Shawn Mcgivern is located in Massachusetts.
How can I work with Shawn Mcgivern as my therapist?
You can work with Shawn Mcgivern through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Shawn Mcgivern work with international clients?
Shawn Mcgivern does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Shawn Mcgivern cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online care with Shawn Mcgivern
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT is an approach that helps people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is often used to address anxiety, depression, and challenges related to motivation and avoidance. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns of relating and emotional responses, offering a way to understand and shift difficulties in intimacy, trust, and communication.Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Shawn works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors strategies from evidence-based approaches to match each person’s situation, adjusting the focus over time as progress and priorities evolve.
Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexibility for people balancing work, family, or other commitments. These modalities make it possible to maintain continuity of care from different locations and to choose the format that best supports a client’s comfort and schedule. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and therapeutic activities to work effectively across these formats, helping clients move toward their goals in ways that fit their daily lives.