Shawn Ware-Avant, LPC, RPT/S, DCC
Play Therapist ~ Trauma Healing Specialist ~Mental Health & Community Advocate ~ Mentor
My life is and has always centered around family - my own and many others. I have provided mental health services to parents, children and adolescents for nearly two decades and enjoy most working within the community where the children and families I serve live, work and play.
I appreciate that hearing someone say “I understand” when they haven’t experienced what you’re going through can leave you feeling irritated and even more isolated than you already do. I want you to know that I understand because I’ve actually been there. I’ve experienced postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, difficult life transitions, relationship struggles, etc….and all as a Mom. Learning to balance my roles has been a journey of self discovery personally, professionally and spiritually. I believe that with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, my experiences have ignited the "Womb Warrior" within me transforming my life and career into roles of balanced Mother, Counselor and Advocate in the way God intended.
I appreciate that hearing someone say “I understand” when they haven’t experienced what you’re going through can leave you feeling irritated and even more isolated than you already do. I want you to know that I understand because I’ve actually been there. I’ve experienced postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, difficult life transitions, relationship struggles, etc….and all as a Mom. Learning to balance my roles has been a journey of self discovery personally, professionally and spiritually. I believe that with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, my experiences have ignited the "Womb Warrior" within me transforming my life and career into roles of balanced Mother, Counselor and Advocate in the way God intended.
What I want you to know is, although you don’t feel like it right now….
- You WILL be ok!
- You WILL start feeling better
- You WILL stop crying and blaming yourself
- You WILL enjoy your life with your children and your partner
- You WILL find the Warrior that is deep inside
- With God's guidance, together you will get there!
My Approach
We are a team and will walk through this together exploring your thoughts and behaviors while developing solutions that bring more peace to your life. My therapy style leans on open and honest conversation, that will allow us to develop insight into situations and issues. I encourage celebration of even small accomplishments and a sense of humor during times when you might stumble. This will enable you to look more objectively at the work we will do around serious issues.
I believe life without change is not living and to be uncomfortable means something greater is right around the corner! Together we will focus on understanding the adjustments that come with a new baby or expanding family and commit to integrating your “new self” into a whole person that will have a positive and lasting change upon the feelings you are struggling with. We will focus on learning to embrace your maternal role in any facet of your life, empowering your Womb Warrior identity at any stage of your journey. I am passionate about helping moms and offer convenient ways to reduce the stress of meeting together. I will come to your home, or meet you online.
Please visit the SERVICES page for further details about these options.
We are a team and will walk through this together exploring your thoughts and behaviors while developing solutions that bring more peace to your life. My therapy style leans on open and honest conversation, that will allow us to develop insight into situations and issues. I encourage celebration of even small accomplishments and a sense of humor during times when you might stumble. This will enable you to look more objectively at the work we will do around serious issues.
I believe life without change is not living and to be uncomfortable means something greater is right around the corner! Together we will focus on understanding the adjustments that come with a new baby or expanding family and commit to integrating your “new self” into a whole person that will have a positive and lasting change upon the feelings you are struggling with. We will focus on learning to embrace your maternal role in any facet of your life, empowering your Womb Warrior identity at any stage of your journey. I am passionate about helping moms and offer convenient ways to reduce the stress of meeting together. I will come to your home, or meet you online.
Please visit the SERVICES page for further details about these options.
Things I Am Passionate About
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Shawn Ware-Avant is a skilled parent educator and family advocate with a special interest in home and community-based services for families. Shawn's passion for treating attachment disruptions and parenting challenges guides her work with families.
She envisions transformation in generational patterns through parents empowered to become the change they want to see in their families and communities. Specializing in maternal depression and anxiety; family separation/ reunification trauma and parenting support, Shawn assists parents (and caregivers) in better understanding their role(s), priorities and children.
She is a passionate advocate for children and their families around mental health, social justice, child welfare reform and health equity.
She is happily married with 3 teenagers, including a set of twins and a son on the autism spectrum.
View her LinkedIn profile here!
She envisions transformation in generational patterns through parents empowered to become the change they want to see in their families and communities. Specializing in maternal depression and anxiety; family separation/ reunification trauma and parenting support, Shawn assists parents (and caregivers) in better understanding their role(s), priorities and children.
She is a passionate advocate for children and their families around mental health, social justice, child welfare reform and health equity.
She is happily married with 3 teenagers, including a set of twins and a son on the autism spectrum.
View her LinkedIn profile here!
