Licensed clinical social worker recordVirginia
Shawna Morrison-Flood, LCSW
Virginia
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - anxiety and trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Virginia
- LCSW, licence 0904012577
- NPI
- 1669911400
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Virginia
These details come from information Shawna supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Shawna
Shawna Morrison-Flood is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW licensed in Virginia with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on common life stresses such as anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting struggles, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
She trained in social work and began her career in child protective services at a Department of Social Services, working as an investigator and assessor. That early work shaped a practical approach to safety, problem solving, and navigating systems while keeping the person's goals at the center.
In sessions she uses several approaches people often find helpful, including client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic perspectives. Shawna blends these methods to match what a person needs that week, rather than relying on a single technique.
Her style is straightforward and engaging. She listens for what a person wants to change and helps set concrete goals. Conversations may include problem-focused work, skill practice, and reflecting on patterns that keep problems going.
Shawna has worked with a wide range of concerns over the past decade, including serious mood disorders and trauma. She also focuses on caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, communication problems, codependency, hoarding, and difficulties that follow divorce or separation. She offers services in English and accepts international clients.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building goals the client sets. In practice this means sessions start with what matters most that week and the therapist adapts to the client's pace. It can help with relationship strains, parenting questions, grief, and general life stress.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and actions interact. Sessions often include identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing them, and practicing new behaviors. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and mood regulation challenges.
Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple attention and grounding practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. Those techniques pair well with CBT work and are often used when stress, emotional overwhelm, or trauma symptoms are present.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods feel most useful, adjust techniques over time, and keep tracking progress toward clear goals.
If you want to use online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking since the profile did not specify formats. Online work can make scheduling easier, save travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when days are busy. It also lets people practice skills in the settings where they live and work, so therapy can fit into everyday life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends client-centered listening with practical techniques such as cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic thinking to address thoughts, behaviors, and patterns.
How many years has she been practicing clinically?
She has ten years of clinical experience working in direct practice and related social work roles.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW licensed in the state of Virginia.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile did not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers