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Hi! My name is Jillian Canada, and I have lived in the state of Georgia my whole life. I found a passion for care and attended the University of Georgia where I received my Bachelor of Science in Psychology followed by the University of North Georgia where I received my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have experience working in private settings as well as community health centers with ages 4 years old and onward. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and attachment. I love walking with others as they grow into who they want to be.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. I hold a Master's degree in Counseling and Psychological Services, and I currently provide telehealth services in a private, secure setting. I am passionate about what I do, and I believe in meeting people exactly where they are in their journey. My primary goal is to empower you to create and live the life you truly deserve.

I specialize in evidence-based treatments for patients suffering from anxiety, OCD, Depression, and trauma related disorders. These treatments are more effective and efficient than traditional therapy because they directly target symptoms. I provide specific exercises aimed at breaking behavioral patterns that maintain symptoms. Traditional psychotherapy emphasizes gaining insight which in itself often does not lead to symptom reduction. Changing what you do will you change how you feel.

I am most widely known for the safe healing spaces that I create for women of Color. Through my practice, I have facilitated an Annual Sister Circle Retreat, and ongoing weekly Sister Circle therapeutic support groups for over a decade. In doing so, I have worked to empower a multitude of women in creating the lives that they want.

Shawn received her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a psychoanalytic discipline from Northwestern University and an LPC. She holds a Certification as an Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC), is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), is a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS), and her NCC. Shawn speaks throughout Georgia on the neurological effects of the traumatized brain and innovative techniques on trauma treatment. Specifically, Shawn has been trained in Level Two EMDR techniques and utilizes this in her practice. She is active in the LGBT community and in the ALGBTIC professional organization.

As a trauma survivor, Shawn has dedicated her life's work to helping others with trauma, allowing them to realize their full potential without shame, self-blame, criticism and negativity. Using mindfulness, grounding and attachment analysis techniques, Shawn assists clients in moving past trauma and addiction.

Shawn’s counseling approach is based on acceptance, safety, and nonjudgment. She believes in allowing clients the space to take life’s challenges and turn them into opportunities for growth and personal development. Through complete acceptance, Shawn is able to relate and walk with clients as they become self-aware and strengthen as individuals.

I am a therapist who prides herself on meeting clients where they are. Seeking help can be a vulnerable and scary experience, but can also be life changing and beneficial in so many ways. If you are struggling to form meaningful connections, navigating anxiety, grappling with your self worth, or facing a life transition, then you have found the therapist for you.