Shawna Morrison-Flood

Shawna Morrison-Flood is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Virginia who helps people facing grief, stress, anxiety, and major life changes. She works with individuals dealing with depression, addictions, relationship and family struggles, and supports those navigating parenting and caregiving strain. Her tone is direct and down-to-earth, aimed at people who need practical help right now.

She trained in social work and has about 10 years of clinical experience. Early in her career she worked in Child Protective Services at the local Department of Social Services. That beginning gave her hands-on experience with investigations and complex family situations, and it informs how she handles high-stakes emotional concerns today.

Her counseling style is welcoming and engaging. She meets people where they are and focuses on what they want to accomplish. Sessions emphasize respect for the client’s choices and steady support as goals are set and worked toward.

Shawna uses a mix of approaches rather than a single method. She draws from Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic Therapy depending on the problem. That flexibility lets her tailor the work to each person’s needs.

She has experience with mood disorders, ADHD, trauma and abuse, and various personality and behavioral concerns. Shawna encourages practical steps and hopeful change, and she aims to help people regain balance and clearer direction in their lives.

How therapeutic approaches fit into online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and values, with the therapist offering acceptance and guidance rather than direction; it helps with motivation and decision making. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about needs, goals, and preferences, and then try approaches that fit. That collaborative process can change over time as goals shift and progress is made.

Confirm session formats before booking since specific options are not listed in the profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing quicker check-ins, or offering a shorter session when schedules demand it. It also makes continuity of care easier when life changes or travel would otherwise interrupt therapy. Licensed professionals tailor their methods so the work remains practical and focused, even when it happens remotely.