Clinical Areas of Expertise
Life Adjustments (divorce, moves, and other life events)
Mood (depression, anxiety)
Trauma, Interpersonal Trauma, Grief and Loss (sexual, emotional or physical abuse, family conflict, friendship breakups, romantic relationship breakups, divorce, separations)
Diversity (Race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, sexuality, gender, religion, socioeconomic status, age)
Interpersonal Conflicts (familial, friendship, romantic relationship, peer and work relationships)
Self-Esteem
Academic Issues (college, graduate school, professional school)
Eating Disorders
Mind/Body Balance (illness, physical and emotional health)
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Individual psychotherapy can be beneficial in a number of different ways. Engaging in psychotherapy can help one to obtain greater self understanding and provide insight into one's relationships with others. In addition, psychotherapy can provide support of emotional experiences such as coping with depression and anxiety. Psychotherapy is valuable in incorporating physical and emotional wellness and helping one re-balance.
Group Psychotherapy
I find group psychotherapy to be a useful resource to gain additional support and skills. I have led groups in the areas of Diversity (i.e., Women’s, Racial/Ethnicity), Sexuality Support and Exploration Group (LGBT), Relationship Building Groups, Eating Disorders Groups, Grief and Loss Groups and Coping with an Illness Groups. Because needs continue to grow in the area of group psychotherapy, the list of focused therapy groups continues to grow.
See available groups below:
For more information or to register, email dr.shawn.blue@hush.com
Couples Therapy Training and Packages
Benefits of Couples Therapy:
Assist you in finding new ways to solve your problems and getting your needs met
Couples can learn to problem solve in a healthy manner rather than in an unproductive way that leaves the couple feeling stuck and hopeless.
Ability to listen, respond and process what each other is communicating
Learn how defensiveness and circular talking can negatively impact a relationship
Learn more productive, respectful and nurturing ways to communicate and interact
A space to express your feelings and learning to be nonjudgmental
Help you gain a better understanding of yourselves both individually and collectively
What to expect at the first visit:
You will be led through a thorough history of your relationship and identify obstacles to having the type of relationship you desire
A treatment plan will be created based on your goals for the relationship
Homework exercises will be provided when relevant to your work in treatment
INTRODUCTORY EXPLORATION AND FEEDBACK SESSION
Required for all couples therapy packages
Scheduled prior to all ongoing appointments
The intro evaluation and feedback sessions consist of the following:
Initial 90 minute session with therapist and couple
Follow-up 75 minute session with therapist and couple for feedback and recommendations
During the intro evaluation and feedback session you will obtain:
an assessment of your strengths and weaknesses and relationship obstacles and goals
treatment plan
familiarity regarding ongoing sessions
COUPLES COUNSELING START-UP PACKAGE
This package is great for couples who need specific tools or are just beginning a relationship and would like healthy relationship interventions to provide relationship sustainability.
This package consists of:
Packages consisting of 4, 8, 12, 16, 20 or 24 sessions
50 or 75-minute couples counseling sessions
COUPLES COUNSELING TARGETED PACKAGE
This package is ideal for couples who would like guidance on a specific issue(s) or topic(s), such as communication, trust/infidelity, relationship repair, rekindling romance
This package consists of:
Packages consisting of 4, 8, 12, 16, 20 or 24 sessions
50 or 75-minute couples counseling sessions
COUPLES COUNSELING COHABITATION/MARRIAGE PACKAGE
This package is ideal for couples who would like:
guidance and assistance in having difficult discussions regarding topics such as relationship roles and expectations, relationship vision, finances.
Learn ways to provide support to each other during times of stress and conflict, including individual and collective ways to engage in self-care
This package consists of:
Packages consisting of 4, 8, 12, 16, 20 or 24 sessions
50 or 75-minute couples counseling sessions
ADD ON’s and BONUSES
Upgrades from 50 minute sessions to 75 minute sessions (at an additional fee)
Bonuses:
75-min Follow-Up Session(s) to check in, offer additional support, and make sure you are on track
Exercises, Worksheets and Homework Assignments designed to deepen your connection with your partner, improve communication, minimize conflict, improve your communication skills, and much more.
Energy Interventions
Energy psychology addresses the relationship of energy systems to emotion, cognition, behavior and health. Energy Psychology involves stimulating several human bio-energy systems including meridians, chakras and biofields. Energy Psychology has been shown to improve multiple issues. Using the body as an instrument of biofeedback (via muscle testing), individuals are able to not only balance out their body’s energy system but also find answers to unmet goals and life conflicts. Below are a few areas that Energy Psychology can be beneficial.
Reduce anxiety, depression, phobias, pain
Heal trauma, including post-traumatic stress
Overcome limiting beliefs (regarding relationships, finances, etc.)
Heal addictions
Weight issues
Enhance performance (sports, school, business and the arts)
Understanding illness
Enhanced well-being
Healing Circles
Healing circles are communities of people who are committed to supporting each other in a common and collective goal.
See available groups below:
For more information or to register, email dr.shawn.blue@hush.com
Stress Management Interventions
Biofeedback
I utilize emWave biofeedback software,which is a scientifically validated system that teaches techniques to help you create an optimal state in which the heart, mind and emotions are operating in-sync and balanced. The software displays heart rhythm patterns in real time showing you when you are in a high performance state. Through biofeedback, your heart and mind are brought into a coherent state, building resilience, increasing energy, and promoting focus, mental clarity and emotional balance.
Visualization and Imagery
Visualization exercises allow you to learn to quickly and easily relax. Visualization is the process by which you relax by picturing a relaxing scene, place, or image. Guided imagery exercises allow you to relax and make positive changes. Guided Imagery can be used to visualize positive actions, changes, or accomplishments.
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Progressive Muscle Relaxation involves progressively tensing and then relaxing body muscle groups. This is a great stress management tool for anyone who tends to hold stress in their body.
Deep Breathing
Deep breathing exercises involve breathing slowly and regularly and taking sufficiently deep breaths. This intervention is a supplemental intervention used as a relaxation tool.
Mindfulness Activities
Mindfulness has been shown to have many benefits, including improved mood, decreased stress and increased enjoyment of life. Mindfulness is a meditative process that quiets the mind and releases physical distress.
Personalized Stress Management Plans
Curious about having a stress management routine but unsure where to start? Make an appointment and create a stress management plan that is unique to you and your interests.
Educational Workshops
Educational workshops can be created based on individual need and request.
*All services are non-refundable.
