Shawna Christensen
Carmichael
Summary
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor dedicated to enhancing mental health outcomes through innovative approaches like Brainspotting. Experience in delivering therapy using Dialectical Behavioral and Experiential techniques, while fostering collaboration within multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective client support and uphold ethical standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Shawna Christensen Professional Clinical Counselor Inc
Carmichael
09.2025 - Current
- Managed schedules, upheld ethical standards, monitored compliance with regulations, ensuring operational standards, client safety, and HIPAA adherence.
- Ensured compliance with county and state laws, maintaining business license and best practices to demonstrate active operation in California and Sacramento County.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for cohesive treatment
- Fostered open communication to enhance client support and engagement.
- Adapt to telehealth platforms and maintain billing accuracy
- ensure accuracy with my tax agent for business taxes, spending, and payroll
- ensure
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor
Life Practice Counseling Group
Sacramento
09.2019 - Current
- Deliver therapy using Experiential and Dialectical Behavioral techniques
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for cohesive treatment
- Fostered open communication to enhance client support and engagement
- Adapted therapy delivery to telehealth platforms while maintaining accurate billing
- Managed client schedules while upholding ethical standards and ensuring safety
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor
Pacific Counseling and Trauma Center
Folsom
08.2020 - 11.2024
- Employed Experiential and DBT methods to enhance therapeutic outcomes
- Adapted treatment plans based on ongoing client assessments to ensure effective care
- Collaborated with therapists and supervisors to improve client care strategies.
- Guided diverse clients to facilitate safe emotional expression
- Support Brainspotting trainings, preparing practitioners
Education
Master's Degree - Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Clinical Counselor
Brandman University
Roseville, CA06-2020
Bachelor of Arts - BA in Psychology
Brandman University
Fairfield, CA12-2015
Skills
- Mental health diagnosis
- Client assessment
- Individual counseling
- Crisis intervention
- Trauma therapy
- PTSD treatment
- Anxiety management
- Grief support
- Anger management
- Sexual assault support
- Telehealth adaptation
- Client-centered approach
- Ethical standards
- Organizational skills
- Interpersonal communication
References
- Darin Amis, (916) 622-3485
- Gaby Amis, (209) 587-1212
- Lesley Ludwig, (209) 386-3026
Personal Information
License: Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor LPCC#20728
Timeline
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Shawna Christensen Professional Clinical Counselor Inc
09.2025 - Current
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor
Pacific Counseling and Trauma Center
08.2020 - 11.2024
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor
Life Practice Counseling Group
09.2019 - Current
Master's Degree - Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Clinical Counselor
Brandman University
Bachelor of Arts - BA in Psychology
Brandman University