Therese Shumaker

Therese Shumaker, LPCC, offers a calm, steady presence for people managing stress, anxiety, eating concerns, and depression. Drawing on a decade of clinical work, she creates a collaborative environment where clients can explore patterns that contribute to feeling stuck. Her practice emphasizes listening without judgment and working at a pace that respects each person’s rhythm.

Her scope includes caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, communication difficulties, control issues, and challenges tied to guilt, shame, and isolation. She also addresses life purpose, self-love, smoking and vaping cessation, and issues particular to women. Therese brings several practical methods to sessions, tailoring them to the situation and the client’s goals.

Therese is licensed in Minnesota as an LPCC and integrates client-centered principles with structured techniques when helpful. She focuses on helping people identify strengths, build coping skills, and move toward clearer decision making. Those seeking a professional who blends reflective listening with goal-oriented work may find her approach fitting.