My Story

I am Dr. LaShara Shaw. I have advanced training in pastoral and Christian counseling, clinical mental health counseling, and certified rehabilitation counseling. I believe that we have basic needs pertaining to personal power, freedom, fun, survival, and secure connection. Sometimes these needs were not met, or we may have difficulty attending to them. I think that it is important to reflect upon what matters in life, and what you consider to be your responsibility to achieve that flourishing status. Sometimes thoughts, insecurities, and behaviors were taught, and if they are not serving us to the best capacity, we can learn new things. There is power and esteem in recognizing choices. There is autonomy to decide how to engage with those circumstances in a collaborative process.