Dr. Christina Shotwell

Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and finding the right fit truly matters. With over 17 years of experience, I provide evidence based care to adults, and some of the areas I have experience with include anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, chronic pain, and sleep difficulties, among others. My goal is to create a space where you feel heard, respected, and genuinely understood, never judged. I also believe therapy doesn’t have to last forever to be meaningful, so we’ll focus on the goals that bring you in and know when you’re ready to move forward on your own.

I rely on approaches backed by strong research, so what we do together isn’t guesswork, it’s grounded in what actually helps. But evidence based never means one size fits all. I bring the clinical expertise and proven tools, and you bring your goals, values, and knowledge of your own life. Much of my background is in trauma and PTSD, where I’m extensively trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure, and I also draw on CBT, Interpersonal Therapy, and ACT.

People who appreciate a therapist who’s warm, genuinely curious, and able to bring a light touch when it helps, without ever making light of what you’re going through, tend to feel at home with me. If you value thoughtful questions and steady support, you’ll likely feel comfortable here. If you’re ready, let’s take that first step together.