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Shawnee Neal

LCSW, LAC
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I believe that every person deserves to be protected, valued, and provided with the support necessary to become who they strive to be. My path to becoming a therapist was paved by my own childhood experiences, which fueled a lifelong passion for mental health advocacy. Today, with over a decade of experience, I am dedicated to being a trusted partner for my clients as they navigate life’s most difficult chapters.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC), and EMDR Certified Therapist, I specialize in healing trauma—whether it occurred in childhood or adulthood. My practice is a space for high-risk youth, women, and older adults (55+) to feel seen and heard. I also find deep purpose in supporting families who serve as caregivers for their aging loved ones.

I support clients through various stages of life, from gaining clarity on life purpose to building sustainable self-care and communication skills. Whether we are utilizing EMDR to process deep-seated trauma or working on tools to manage everyday stressors and grief, my goal is to help you acquire the resources you need to enhance your quality of life.

I earned my Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Denver and my Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from the University of Illinois. To further specialize my clinical practice, I completed comprehensive EMDR training through the RiversEdge Institute. I remain committed to community uplifting. Beyond the therapy room, I am a wife, mother and a philanthropist who volunteers time with local youth and senior citizens.

Shawnee's Top Specialty Areas

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Addiction

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Anxiety

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Childhood Adolescence

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Depression

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Grief & Loss

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Stress

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Trauma

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Top Therapy Modalities

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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
Brief-Solution-Focused Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOR THERAPY
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Education and Experience

My professional journey spans over a decade of dedicated service across various clinical settings:

  • Providing specialized counseling for mental health and substance use disorders, facilitating both individual and group therapy sessions.
  • Founder and President of Kingdom Youth and Beyond, where I develop trauma-informed workshops and empowerment curricula for high-risk youth.
  • Extensive experience in integrated care and managing high-volume caseloads for older adults, performing cognitive and mental health assessments.
  • Supervisory and clinical roles at recovery centers focused on relapse prevention and integrated substance abuse programming.
  • Provide clinical supervision to graduate students and post-master’s clinicians pursuing licensure in several states.