Shawn Mcgivern, LMHC
Massachusetts LMHC with 27 years experience
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and recovery
- Relationship support
About Shawn Mcgivern
Shawn Mcgivern is a licensed mental health professional in Massachusetts who brings nearly three decades of experience to work with individuals and couples facing complex emotional challenges. She practices with an emphasis on understanding the nuances of emotion, identity, and relationship dynamics, and she specializes in areas such as depression, anxiety, trauma and recovery, eating disorders, perfectionism, procrastination, imposter syndrome, identity formation, and communication difficulties that affect partners, family, friends, and coworkers.
Her work centers on clients' strengths and personal values, creating an affirming environment that honors each person’s unique journey. Shawn helps people navigate painful emotions, cultivate self-compassion, improve interpersonal communication, and build practical strategies for long-term growth. She particularly welcomes those seeking support with identity questions, life transitions, workplace stressors, and relational concerns.
Shawn’s therapeutic stance is collaborative, empathic, and tailored to the needs of each client. She draws on evidence-based practices to foster resilience, deepen self-understanding, and teach tools for emotional well-being. As an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - she applies professional training and years of clinical experience to support clients as they work toward greater clarity, healing, and meaningful change.
Her work centers on clients' strengths and personal values, creating an affirming environment that honors each person’s unique journey. Shawn helps people navigate painful emotions, cultivate self-compassion, improve interpersonal communication, and build practical strategies for long-term growth. She particularly welcomes those seeking support with identity questions, life transitions, workplace stressors, and relational concerns.
Shawn’s therapeutic stance is collaborative, empathic, and tailored to the needs of each client. She draws on evidence-based practices to foster resilience, deepen self-understanding, and teach tools for emotional well-being. As an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - she applies professional training and years of clinical experience to support clients as they work toward greater clarity, healing, and meaningful change.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Imago Relationship Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Shawn Mcgivern have?
Shawn Mcgivern has 27 years of clinical experience.
Is Shawn Mcgivern a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Her Massachusetts license is listed as MA LMHC 6656.
In which languages does Shawn Mcgivern provide therapy?
Shawn Mcgivern provides therapy in English.
Where is Shawn Mcgivern located?
Shawn Mcgivern is located in Massachusetts.
How can I work with Shawn Mcgivern as my therapist?
You can work with Shawn Mcgivern through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Shawn Mcgivern work with international clients?
Shawn Mcgivern does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Shawn Mcgivern cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could Online Therapy Be a Good Fit?
Many people wonder whether meeting with a therapist remotely can produce meaningful results. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and managing life transitions, online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions for most people.One major benefit of remote therapy is flexibility - clients can choose the interaction style that best fits their needs and schedule, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This adaptability can make it easier to maintain consistent care while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.
Licensed professionals provide these services, and clients may switch therapists if they feel a different fit would be more helpful. For many, therapy delivered online offers an accessible, practical way to engage with therapists and make steady progress toward personal goals.