My Approach

Birch Counseling

Shawn Adams MA

Existential focused EMDR

My Approach

I know sharing what's inside with someone can be difficult and uncomfortable. I know that going to a therapist for the first time can be hard. In my work I enjoy helping individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in working with transitioning transgender clients, adoptees and lives affected by divorce. I have worked successfully with clients to increase their own understanding of themselves and their life choices. I have worked with individuals who have longstanding issues, and those who are experiencing a singular life crisis. I have found that everyone benefits from a closer look at themselves and their circumstances.

EMDR
I have used EMDR and I have achieved a deeper self-awareness having received the training for EMDR. I have found that EMDR facilitates an abbreviated healing process for a bunch of hurts, but it can only be helpful if you are ready for change.

Effective, Brief Treatment

Clients who have experienced a single-event trauma or a single class of events are relatively easy to treat with EMDR. Controlled research has found that approximately 85% to 100% of those with this class of civilian PTSD can be effectively treated in the equivalent of three 90-minute sessions.

There is Hope for You

EMDR incorporates an overview that human beings are adaptive, and because of this relatively few clients are permanently damaged.

To find out more about EMDR please visit this link: EMDR

What does a humanist therapist do?
That means I get to know you; we develop a relationship. I do my best to avoid making any assumptions or have an agenda. We'll take it slow, so we can work on all of the pieces of your life. It means that I believe in you and your inherent value, goodness, and self-worth. Together, we will work toward a better understanding of your life.