Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
My name is Michael. I love tennis, running, college football, my work, and my wife (not necessarily in that order). I have over 3 decades of experience in providing a safe enough space for people to examine/explore and hopefully resolve whatever issues precipitated their reaching out for assistance. I have found, over the years, that entering therapy is, for most, somewhat of a last resort; if it really was an easy fix, they would have resolved the issue on their own with a friend, mentor, or previous therapist.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Florida and have worked in numerous settings over the years, including inpatient treatment for substance abuse, co-dependency, and eating disorders. Have been in private practice for several decades, in both a group practice and as a solo practitioner. Have encountered and assisted folks suffering from depression, anxiety, and various trauma’s due to distressing life experiences, as well as folks becoming a little lost along the way. Have assisted numerous couples trying to save or make their marriages better.
As a private practice therapist, I have been privileged to work with people from many cultures and from various walks of life. I can best be described as eclectic in approach, with a strong tendency towards experiential therapy, and have found that acceptance of myself and others is one of the keys to harmony in this world and in my life.
My clients and I laugh often in therapy, as I tend to utilize humor wherever I can. I possess what I call a tenacious spirit, as I never give up on anyone. I am competent and compassionate when assisting others who are experiencing periods of pain and loss, and the complicated feelings experienced as we go through life. I am insightful and energetic, drawing upon decades of personal as well as professional experience, sharing easily and often the life experiences I have lived (my mistakes as well as successes). I believe we are shaped by the experiences we have lived and that various aspects of our personality have evolved over time and will continue to evolve as we live our lives. Sometimes we get stuck and need a little nudge to address what we would rather not whereas others dive into the issues they know they need to. I work, at times, to assist in helping develop a balance between our internal parent/adult and child selves, as an imbalance in these aspects of the personality can create the distress that precipitates an entry into therapy.
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Michael Shaughnessy enjoys tennis, running, college football, his work, and his wife – not necessarily in that order. He brings 39 years of professional experience creating a safe enough space for people to examine, explore, and work toward resolving the issues that led them to seek help.
He is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida and has served clients in a variety of clinical settings, including inpatient programs for substance use, co-dependency, and eating disorders. Michael has maintained a private practice for several decades, working both within a group practice and as a solo practitioner.
Across his career he has supported people managing depression, anxiety, trauma from distressing life events, and those who feel a bit lost at certain points in life. He has also assisted numerous couples seeking to improve or save their marriages. His practice has included work with people from many cultures and diverse walks of life.
Clinically, Michael describes his approach as eclectic with a strong leaning toward experiential therapy. He emphasizes acceptance of self and others as a foundation for greater harmony. Humor is often part of sessions, and he brings a tenacious spirit to his work – he does not give up on people. Compassion and competence guide his support through pain, loss, and complicated emotions, and he draws on decades of both personal and professional experience, sharing life lessons, including mistakes and successes.
Michael believes that people are shaped by their life experiences and that personality evolves over time. Some become stuck and need a nudge, while others dive straight into the work. He often helps clients develop a healthier balance among their internal parent, adult, and child selves when imbalances contribute to distress.
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