Shawna Acunia
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
Fresno, CA 93722
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Are you a parent concerned about your teen's well-being? Is your teenager facing academic stress, struggling with peer relationships, or navigating the challenges of adolescence? I specialize in working with teens, offering a unique blend of expertise, empathy, and a deep understanding of adolescent development. With a passion for empowering young minds, I create a safe and supportive space for teens to thrive. Whether it's academic pressure, peer dynamics, identity exploration, or family challenges, I am equipped to guide your teen through these crucial years.
I can help your teen with a variety of things, such as academic success strategies, navigating social relationships, identity development, effective communication skills, family harmony, conflict resolution, resilience building, decision-making skills, stress reduction, and self-care strategies to name a few.
My approach goes beyond traditional counseling. I am dedicated to helping teens not only overcome challenges but also develop resilience, confidence, and the skills needed for a successful transition into adulthood. Together, we can navigate the complexities of adolescence, build a foundation for success, and emerge stronger and more resilient.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $180
- Couple Sessions $230
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Victims of Crime
- Out of Network
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Shawna Acunia
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 113503 Shawna Acunia
- Certificate from Fresno State University Social Work / 2008
- Certificate from Addiction & Contemporary Theory Post Graduate / 2013
- Attended University of Phoenix, Graduated 2012
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Shawna Acunia
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Autism
- Trauma and PTSD
- Bullying, Teens & Children of Divorce
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Career Counseling
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Family Conflict
- LGBTQ+
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Women's Issues
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Shawna Acunia
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Body Positivity ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Single Mother
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Body Positivity ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Single Mother
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Gestalt
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
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Shawna Acunia
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Location
Shawna Acunia
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Last Modified: 18 Apr 2024