Hi, I'm Gertrude Shaw, a licensed clinical social worker in South Carolina. I work with all ages managing ADHD, anxiety, or depression, and I also support grief, life transitions, and veterans adjusting to change. As a Registered Play Therapist, I love helping kids nd their own words through play. I'd love to help you nd steadier ground.
My approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and mindfulness to help you notice unhelpful thought patterns, process difcult experiences, and build practical coping skills you can use right away. For ADHD and anxiety that won't switch off, we'll work on concrete strategies that t your actual life, not a generic checklist. As a Registered Play Therapist, I use play to help children and younger clients express what's hard to say out loud, and I bring the
same patience to teens and adults working through grief or a big life transition.
Your rst session is a conversation: what's been hard, what you've already tried, and what you want to feel differently. Whether we're using play, talking through a thought pattern, or working through a memory with EMDR, the pace is yours. You should leave knowing there's a clear plan and someone in your corner.
