Shawna Clay

Hello, my name is Shawna! 

 I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor with over 5 years experience working in outpatient and inpatient counseling environments. I have a robust background in facilitating group therapy and individual therapy for teens, adults, and older adults. I have a particular clinical interest in providing individual therapy for individuals navigating life transitions, depression, grief and loss, trauma, substance abuse and addictions, anxiety, healing from abuse, self esteem concerns, and anger management. I have also had the privilege of working in the Pennsylvania Jail system, where I was able to work with individuals in protective custody. Working with this population allowed me to grow my clinical skills to assist individuals in managing and regulating their emotions related to; court hearings, living in incarceration, adjusting to life outside of jail, and navigating life-altering criminal sentences/verdicts. 

 I obtained my Bachelors degree at Millersville University, where I majored in Psychology and held dual minors in Sociology and Criminology. I then pursued my Masters degree at Immaculata University, where I graduated Magna Cum Laude in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program. It was there that I was inducted as a member of Chi Sigma Iota; the National Honor Society for Counseling students. 

 I am a person-centered therapist at heart, believing that you, the client, have the “steering wheel of life”, while I am the passenger helping to navigate all the bumps, turns, and forks of the road. In addition, I utilize Strength-Based approaches and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy with a focus on Mindfulness practices to further guide you to empowerment, safety, sobriety, and overall emotional and physical wellbeing. 

 It is important to me to provide a secure, nonjudgemental and inclusive environment for all clients, regardless of socioeconomics status, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious beliefs, and more. I am grateful to have worked with clients from all walks of life and hope to continue serving diverse populations. 

 In my leisure, you can find me spending time with my husband and two dogs! I enjoy traveling, weight lifting, reading, playing video games, and volunteering at my local animal shelter. I am passionate about fostering positive growth and change within clients to allow them to obtain success for years to come. if you feel like we would be a good partnership, allow me to help you reach your goals!