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

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

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.