Shiona Severson

Shiona Severson, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor who brings 4 years of experience to supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem challenges, and depression. Her work is grounded in attachment theory and guided by a person-centered mindset that makes room for each individual’s history, needs, and goals. She aims to create an environment where challenges are acknowledged with care and strengths are actively reinforced, helping clients build momentum toward meaningful change.

With advanced training in Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) and Somatic and Attachment EMDR, Shiona draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients better understand emotional patterns and how those patterns shape thoughts, behaviors, and relationships. When appropriate, she also offers EMDR therapy as part of the work. Throughout the process, she keeps attention on what clients want from therapy and collaborates on practical strategies that support progress and increased confidence.

In the first session, Shiona focuses on getting to know the client and explaining how therapy works within an EFT framework. She and the client clarify expectations on both sides and establish a shared plan for working together. She understands that it is common to feel nervous at the start, and she emphasizes fit as an important part of care, offering help with finding another provider if she is not the right match.