About

Hi there, I'm Shahna! Welcome here. I'm Shahna Duerksen, a licensed marriage and family therapist who realizes what a big step it might have been for you to reach out for support. You're in the right place. My approach My approach is client-centered and somewhat eclectic pulling from different treatment modalities (Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, Strengths-based, Existential) depending on the client and their needs. My focus Are you a woman 18 years and older who may struggle with being a people-pleaser, has poor boundaries, may have a pattern of putting your needs last, struggles with stress, parenting challenges, adult ADHD or later in life ADHD diagnosis, infertility, depression, anxiety, relationships, and are in need of support and of a deeper connection and understanding of yourself? Taking care of yourself (self-care) and your mental and emotional well-being is crucial, not selfish. I also work with adoptive parents, parents of children with mental health challenges, and Betrayal Trauma with infidelity, and Partners of sex addicts. My communication style I hope by making a client feel seen, heard, and validated it will be a first step in their healing journey. I am very warm, hospitable, easy-going, use humor, some gentle prodding when needed, and have been known to throw in some Southern saying I've learned along the way. I collaborate with the client with treatment goals and planning and come alongside to be a cheerleader and help clients find the answers, skills, healing, and hope they are searching for. My journey to therapy I know in my own life the value of and difference it has made in my own life in having trusted people really listen to me with undivided attention, see me, and validate my feelings even if they didn't agree with them. That is powerful and can be transformative and healing, it has been for me.