Shawna Hinkson (she/her)

I have worked with veterans and service members of all branches, from World War II to OEF/OIF. Most recently I have worked closely with Army National Guard soldiers. I know the challenges that military life presents on top civilian life stressors. Clients with a military background may benefit from my services as I have an understanding of the unique culture.

A solution focused approach can be a part of a longer treatment plan or the only part of helping a client through a particular, short-term life transition or issue. Often when people struggle they find it difficult to explore all of the solutions. Perspective narrows in times of stress and we fall to our typical solutions, which may not work this time. With this approach, I will guide you through obstacles to a solution that best meets your needs.

The relationship between the therapist and client is one of the most important to the success of treatment- so much so the art of building and growing this relationship is actually a treatment specialty. With this relationship, I am not only able to support but also challenge faulty thought and behavioral patterns to set the client on a better path towards their goals.

CBT is based on the connection between our thoughts, feelings and actions. We all have deep rooted automatic thoughts related to how we think about ourselves and the world. They guide our interactions daily, however some are negative and unfortunately just not true. CBT focuses on identifying these negative thoughts and taking them off auto-pilot! Together we can develop more accurate thought patterns that lead to more positive feelings, decisions, and actions.

Symptoms or feelings of anxiety and worry are one of the most commonly felt today. We all experience anxiety at some point or another. However, constant or frequent feelings of moderate to severe anxiety can cause an unmanageable upset to our daily operations and more importantly the enjoyment of our lives. First, we will assess the level of anxiety and what are the primary causes, then immediately work on additional coping skills while we work on uprooting the causes to provide long-term relief

Symptoms or feelings of anxiety and worry are one of the most commonly felt today. We all experience anxiety at some point or another. However, constant or frequent feelings of moderate to severe anxiety can cause an unmanageable upset to our daily operations and more importantly the enjoyment of our lives. First, we will assess the level of anxiety and what are the primary causes, then immediately work on additional coping skills while we work on uprooting the causes to provide long-term relief