psychotherapy in the woods

explore, ground, and connect

Shawn Reagan is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been practicing since 2015. For the past two years, she has built a thriving private practice out of her home office in Pipe Creek, Texas. A mother, grandmother, and veteran, she brings a wealth of life experience to her work, having faced adversity and loss while also holding deep gratitude for the relationships and moments that have shaped her. Through her personal journey, Shawn has come to value connection over conflict, prioritizing relationships over being right. Her therapeutic approach is grounded in evidence-based practices while also integrating intuitive wisdom drawn from lived experience. She works from a foundation of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Family Systems Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Gestalt Therapy, blending these modalities with mindfulness and a deep connection to nature as pathways to balanced mental health. Her communication style fosters closeness and trust, creating a safe space for clients to explore, heal, and grow. She believes that true transformation happens at the intersection of self-awareness, emotional regulation, and meaningful relationships. Whether guiding individuals through personal struggles, helping families navigate complex dynamics, or supporting clients in reconnecting with themselves and the world around them, Shawn is committed to helping others find clarity, resilience, and inner peace.

individual counseling

At Psychotherapy in the Woods, individual counseling is a personalized journey toward healing, self-discovery, and growth. Using a blend of evidence-based therapies—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Family Systems Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Gestalt Therapy—each session is tailored to meet the unique needs of teens and adults facing life’s challenges. Whether struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, or life transitions, clients receive compassionate support in a safe, nonjudgmental space. Sessions incorporate mindfulness techniques and nature-based practices to promote emotional balance, self-awareness, and resilience. For teens, counseling provides tools to manage stress, navigate social and academic pressures, and develop emotional regulation skills. For adults, therapy focuses on overcoming obstacles, improving communication, fostering self-compassion, and building meaningful relationships. With a counseling style rooted in connection, intuitive wisdom, and practical strategies, clients are empowered to gain clarity, heal from past wounds, and create a more fulfilling life.

counseling for couples

Couples counseling is offered to help partners strengthen their relationship, improve communication, and navigate challenges with greater understanding and emotional connection. Using a blend of evidence-based approaches—including Emotion-Focused Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Gestalt Therapy—each session is tailored to support the unique needs of the couple. The focus is on enhancing closeness, rebuilding trust, and fostering deeper emotional intimacy. Partners learn how to communicate more effectively, resolve conflicts in a healthy way, and shift from cycles of blame to patterns of connection. With a counseling style that values relationships over being right, sessions encourage mutual respect, emotional attunement, and growth as individuals and as a couple. Couples counseling is beneficial for those facing: Communication breakdowns Conflict resolution struggles Emotional disconnection Life transitions and stressors Trust issues and relationship wounds Differences in parenting or family dynamics By integrating mindfulness and nature-based practices, couples are also guided toward greater emotional regulation and self-awareness, allowing them to approach their relationship with renewed clarity and compassion. Whether navigating a difficult season or simply wanting to deepen their bond, couples find a supportive, nonjudgmental space to heal and reconnect.

other stuff

You are invited to explore shadow work, a deep and transformative process of uncovering and integrating the hidden aspects of the self. Rooted in Gestalt Therapy, mindfulness, and self-exploration, shadow work helps individuals recognize and heal unresolved emotions, limiting beliefs, and unconscious patterns that may be influencing their thoughts, behaviors, and relationships. By bringing awareness to these parts, clients can cultivate greater self-acceptance, emotional freedom, and personal growth. In addition to traditional counseling, drumming and various forms of meditation are also offered as powerful tools for self-discovery and healing. These practices can help: Deepen emotional awareness and self-connection Regulate stress and anxiety through rhythm and movement Foster clarity and intuition Support healing by engaging the mind-body connection Clients are welcome to incorporate shadow work, drumming, and meditation into their counseling sessions or explore them separately as a means of personal growth and transformation. Whether used as standalone practices or integrated into therapy, these approaches offer a unique and meaningful way to engage in self-exploration and inner healing.

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