De'Shaun Thornton

Hi! I’m De’Shaun Thornton, a board-certified Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience helping children, teens, and adults navigate anxiety, trauma, anger, and depression. I take a holistic approach, connecting mind, body, and lifestyle including nutrition and self-care strategies to support mental health. I also provide trauma-informed care, family mediation, and integrative mental health education. Outside of therapy, I enjoy playing guitar, creating art, writing, and exploring ways to help people thrive mentally, emotionally, and creatively. My goal is to equip clients with practical tools for self-growth, healthy relationships, and lasting well-being.

I work in a collaborative and practical way, tailoring therapy to each client’s needs and goals. My style is supportive, compassionate, and strengths-based, helping clients build tools to manage emotions, cope with stress, and navigate life’s challenges. I also incorporate creative and integrative methods, like expressive activities, movement, and mindfulness, to help clients connect with themselves and make meaningful change.

Clients can expect a warm, supportive, and relaxed environment during their first session with me. I take time to really listen, understand what brings you to therapy, and clarify what you would like help with, while also incorporating humor when appropriate to ease nerves and build connection. We will talk through goals at a pace that feels comfortable and begin identifying practical strategies and insights you can use right away. My aim is for you to leave the first session feeling heard, informed, and more hopeful about next steps.