Eugene Shiver, LCPC
(he/him)
I am deeply engaged with my clients, using an intimate and integrative approach, drawing when appropriate from a range of modalities and lenses. While I am trained in cognitive modalities such as CBT and DBT, and do utilize them often, I do my best work when looking and working through a Depth Psychology lens, helping others to become conscious of unconscious forces impacting their lives just below the surface of awareness. Depth Psychology offers a rich lens which, if peered through diligently, brings one to psychological maturation, improvements in mental health symptoms, and better attunement with the natural self.
People come to me for their own reasons, but always because they are suffering in some way. Sometimes the suffering is due to a mental health symptom, sometimes not. No matter the nature of the problem, I recognize my clients as dynamic individuals, so everyone's process varies, but we will always be aiming to alleviate the bonds of unnecessary suffering.
I believe a good therapist should be in therapy with an experienced therapist. I live this, because it allows me to empathize with the people I guide through the therapeutic process. It aligns me with a belief that is core to my practice: the therapist can only take a person as deep as the therapist has gone themselves. It helps me appreciate, respect, and equalize inherent power dynamics, and it empowers the person within the boundaries of a safe, informed, and dynamic therapeutic relationship.
Therapy can be life-changing, and life-changing things are challenging. It's a brave thing, then, for you to start therapy. I can walk next to you and support you as you confront and work on the challenges of your inner and outer life. If you feel you are ready to begin your therapeutic process, reach out to me so we can explore doing the work together.
Very rarely does deep healing happen alone. Reach out to me if you would like to be companioned on your path toward deeper wellness.