Darci Shinn

Darci Shinn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in New Jersey who brings a blend of scientific training and clinical experience to her therapy work.

She completed an undergraduate degree in Biology at William Patterson University in 2006, a foundation that shaped her thinking about how internal and external factors influence functioning. After college she spent two years working in Assisted Reproductive Technology and later worked as a compound technician in the pharmaceutical industry, experiences that deepened her understanding of how chemicals and biology affect bodies and minds.

Her interest in sex therapy dates back to late adolescence, and in 2010 she pursued that direction academically by enrolling in dual master’s programs in Social Work and Human Sexuality at Widener University. Through those programs she developed clinical skills, theoretical knowledge, and a habit of self-reflection that helped her evolve into a flexible, reflective clinician.

Since finishing her graduate training she has worked in both school and agency settings, primarily supporting adults with a wide range of concerns. She practices in a person-centered and solution-focused way, partnering with clients to develop insights and practical strategies that fit their lives. She emphasizes that steady, small changes over time are often the key to progress and that making mistakes is a normal part of growth.

Influenced by her background in biology, she often frames therapy in terms of structure and function - the brain, the body, and everyday routines that shape thinking and behavior. This perspective aligns with Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy principles, which she uses to help clients notice unhelpful self-talk, change reactions, and build new habits. She also frequently incorporates movement and exercise into her approach, reflecting the evidence linking physical activity with improved mental and physical well-being.

Darci has eight years of clinical experience and is qualified to provide clinical social work services in New Jersey (Licensed Clinical Social Worker, license number 44SC05851900). She works with issues including stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, relationship and intimacy-related problems, self-esteem, addictions, grief, eating disorders, parenting and career difficulties, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes, and she also offers coaching-focused work when appropriate.