Trauma / PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Relationships

In Person & Online in Grand Rapids, MI

8 years in practice

Ages served: 11-65+

Accepted insurance & self-pay

Shawna accepts 33 insurers

Aetna

Aetna Medicare Advantage

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Anthem

Cigna | Evernorth

Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

Alliance Health and Life (HAP)

ASR

Blue Care Network of Michigan

Blue Care Network of Michigan | Medicare Advantage

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan | Medicare Plus Blue PPO

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan | Traditional & PPO

Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

Carelon

Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Compsych

Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

First Health Network

Humana Medicare Advantage

JP Farley Corporation

Medicare MI

Multi Plan PHCS

Optum Serve

Oscar Health

Priority Health Group

Priority Health Group Medicare Advantage

Quest Behavioral Health

Railroad Medicare

Tricare East | Out of Network Provider

UMR

United Healthcare | Optum

United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage

Uprise EAP

SELF-PAY COSTS

Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.

$200

first session

$170

subsequent sessions

About Shawna

As a married mother working in mental health, I understand the impact of stress, depression, anxiety, and trauma and the effect they have on everyday life.

Shawna Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 8 years of experience helping adolescents, adults, and couples work through everyday life challenges to live a life they love. Shawna specializes in trauma, anxiety, depression, mental disorders, relationship issues, stress management, and behavioral issues. She is a full-time therapist and a full-time mom.

Shawna received her Master’s degree in Social Work from Spring Arbor University. She uses eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, and mindfulness-based therapy.

Shawna is confident she can provide the support and guidance to allow you to process, cope, gain new insight, or work through your current issues. If you are ready to begin the work, schedule an appointment with her today. She looks forward to hearing from you and can’t wait to be a catalyst in your story of change.

"As a woman who is married, has kids, and has been working in mental health for a few years, I understand the impact of stress, depression, and trauma and the affect they have on everyday life."

Get to know Shawna

Why did you decide to become a counselor?

I want to be able to be a catalyst for people to be able to implement change in their life.

What types of clients do you work with best?

Ones who are ready to put in the work.

What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?

Whatever you are going through, if you work hard, you can have hope that it will get better.

What inspires you?

My family

What can clients expect in their first session with you?

For me to break the ice with humor.

What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?

To make them feel comfortable and know that they will be welcomed back.

What should clients know about you before scheduling a first counseling session?

I love to laugh- but at appropriate times.

What do you do for fun/on your time off?

Netflix, coffee, travel, board games, and nap!

What’s one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?

I'm extroverted

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesTrauma / PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Relationships, ADHD, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Grief, Divorce, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Career Counseling, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Anger Management, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Life Transition, Eating Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Sexual Abuse, Women’s Issues, Sex Therapy, Self Esteem, Men’s Issues, Infidelity, Coping Skills, Behavioral Issues, LGBTQIA+, Domestic Abuse

ApproachesSolution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Any / Eclectic, Family Systems, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Attachment-Based, Relational, Positive Psychology, Play Therapy, Narrative, Motivational Interviewing, Humanistic / Rogerian, Christian Counseling