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Shannel Hawkins is an Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Supervisor with 10+ years’ experience working in the Mental Health Field. My passion is to empower individuals through acceptance, motivation, and support. I believe in meeting people where they are, whether it be “surviving” or “striving”. My personal philosophy of counseling begins and ends with unconditional positive regard. I have an authentic listening heart that desires to see people live as whole, healthy individuals. I believe that counseling is a pathway for growth and healing. It is an opportunity for the client to explore their own thoughts and feelings in a non-judgmental, unbiased safe space. It also provides a space that encourages the client in establishing new, healthy patterns of behavior. As a counselor, I desire to encourage the client to draw their own conclusions and choose the direction they want to take in resolving their issues. As a team, we can then set realistic goals to achieve the desired outcome. I believe in treating each person as a unique individual, worthy of acceptance, regardless of personal circumstances, struggles, and/or identity. It is my desire to come alongside, challenge, and encourage my clients to find healing emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually. My ideal client is a person that owns their unique story and desires growth, healing, exploration, direction, and resolution. My ideal client is searching for understanding and validation, regardless of personal circumstances or struggles. It is my desire to come alongside, challenge, and encourage my clients to find healing emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually.It is through group therapy workshops where I extend my philosophy through connection with others. I believe that through psychoeducation (understanding), unconditional positive regard (acceptance), and management (emotional regulation/coping strategies), you can transform to a mentally wealthier (healthier) YOU.