Morgan Shingle (she/her)

I understand anxiety not only through professional experience but also personally. I approach anxiety as an experience that deserves to be respected and learned from, but I help my clients not to give in to the content of anxious thoughts. Using Polyvagal Theory and Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB), I focus on helping clients regulate their nervous systems and find more calm in their everyday lives.

I specialize in helping clients communicate their needs and navigate attachment patterns formed in early relationships. Together, we explore how past traumas may be influencing your current relationships, and work toward creating more secure, fulfilling connections where you can thrive without letting past experiences dictate your present reality.

Relationship struggles often stem from codependent patterns or difficulties asserting a healthy, differentiated self. I help clients develop stronger boundaries, enhance communication, and navigate the complex dynamics of intimate relationships, so they can feel empowered in their connections without losing their sense of self.

In my opinion, all therapy should be culturally sensitive. This approach recognizes and respects each individual's diverse cultural backgrounds, identities, and experiences. As a therapist, I am committed to continuously growing by confronting the privileges I’ve had—and the ones I haven’t—based on my own race, ethnicity, gender identity, and religion. I also reflect on my biases to create a safe, inclusive space where you feel understood and respected.

I approach therapy through the lens of psychoanalytic theory, which focuses on exploring how unconscious thoughts, feelings, and experiences shape our behaviors and relationships. This entails exploring patterns from the past, particularly family of origin, that might be influencing current experiences. The goal is to bring these unconscious dynamics to the surface, helping clients gain insight and feel less stuck leading to long-lasting change and greater self-awareness.

In my couples counseling, I primarily use the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). These approaches help couples build stronger connections by improving communication, understanding, and emotional responsiveness. With Gottman, we focus on practical tools to manage conflict and strengthen your bond, while EFT helps identify and heal emotional patterns that may be keeping you disconnected. My goal is to support you in creating a secure, loving relationship.