Shawn Richard
Counsellor
Guiding you through life’s challenges with mindfulness and compassion. Specializing in anxiety, life transitions, and processing trauma. Hold Masters Degree in Integral Counseling Psychology (San Francisco).
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About me
I split time between San Francisco and Berlin, passionate about helping individuals find clarity and peace amidst life’s transitions. My journey into therapy was driven by a deep desire to support others in their healing and growth. With a Master’s in Integral Counseling Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco, I’ve honed my skills in mindfulness-based practices, trauma-informed care, and relational therapy.
I specialize in supporting clients with anxiety, psychedelic integration, life transitions, grief & loss, and career challenges, as well as providing tailored therapy for expats. My approach is holistic, integrating mind, body, and spirit to help you uncover your innate capacity for healing. I believe in meeting you exactly where you are, creating a safe and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions at your own pace. Whether you’re an expat feeling disconnected in a new city or struggling with the stresses of life transitions, I’m here to guide you towards a more fulfilling life.
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Approach
My therapeutic approach is mindful, relational, and integrative, designed to address the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. I believe that you are the expert of your own experience, and my role is to guide and support you in uncovering your innate capacity for healing and growth.
I draw from evidence-based practices, including: *Psychoanalytic Relational Depth Therapy, we explore your inner world together, with honesty and mutual presence.
- Gestalt Therapy: Focused on the here and now, helping you take responsibility for your feelings and actions to promote personal growth.
- Trauma-Informed Care: Providing a safe space for those who have experienced trauma to heal at their own pace.
- Mindfulness-Based Therapy: To help you cultivate present-moment awareness and reduce stress.
My sessions are tailored to your unique needs, creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your challenges and aspirations. I emphasize building a strong therapeutic relationship, as trust and connection are foundational to effective therapy. I’m here to walk alongside you on your journey towards wholeness and fulfillment.
Let’s Connect: I'm here to help. My therapy sessions are designed to be a collaborative journey, where we work together to uncover your strengths and develop strategies for lasting change.
Please see my calendar, and send me a message with ideal time for free 15 min video consult.
We’ll discuss what’s bringing you to therapy, and how I might be able to support you. If we seem like a good fit, we’ll establish a consistent schedule (weekly) to foster trust, build a strong therapeutic relationship, and create a safe space for your growth.
-Rate is 150€ for 55 min online session. -Free 15 min video consultation
Experience
Acceptance And Commitment Therapy Fundamentals Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Psychedelic Integration Gottman Method for Couples Therapy, Level 1 Emotionally Focused Family Therapy Fundamentals Relational Gestalt Therapy, Residential Training Gestalt Dreamwork Intensive 3 Month Mindfulness Residential, Plum Village Deer Park Bereaved Parent & Grief Counseling Training, UCSF Benioff Gestalt & Existential Therapy, Church Street Integral Counseling 3 Month Mindfulness Residential, Plum Village France
Education
Masters in Integral Counseling Psychology, California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco, California B.A Philosophy, Minors in Chinese and East Asian Studies, University of Pittsburgh
Services
Intro Call
Individual Session
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