Shawna Morrison-Flood, LCSW

Shawna Morrison-Flood is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Virginia who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and addictions. She meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps toward feeling better. Her manner is warm and engaging, aimed at helping clients set and reach clear goals.

Shawna draws on about 10 years of clinical experience that began after undergraduate and graduate studies in social work. Early in her career she worked in Child Protective Services at a local Department of Social Services, which shaped her understanding of family challenges and crisis moments. Since then she has worked with people facing a wide range of mental health concerns, including mood disorders, ADHD, trauma, and difficulty managing emotions.

Her style mixes different approaches rather than relying on a single method. She uses client-centered strategies to follow what matters most to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing are added when they fit a person’s goals.

In sessions she focuses on respect, self-determination, and collaboration. Shawna works to create clear, achievable steps so clients can see progress. She encourages positive changes and supports people as they work through setbacks.

People considering therapy are invited to reflect on what they hope to change and start with a short matching questionnaire to find a good fit. Shawna emphasizes practical tools that can be used between sessions to manage stress and strengthen relationships.

How Shawna’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Shawna often combines client-centered work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness practices. Client-centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following what matters most to the person, which helps when someone feels overwhelmed or unsure where to start. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at specific thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical tools to change them; it is useful for anxiety, mood issues, and habit change. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotion regulation.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about your goals and preferences, try different techniques, and adjust plans based on what works. That process is part of the work together, not a one-time decision.

The original biography does not list which remote formats are used, so confirm session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, avoid travel time, manage shorter check-ins during a break, or choose an option that does not require being on camera. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT worksheets, mindfulness exercises, and client-centered conversations to a remote setting so clients can practice tools between sessions.