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Shayna Givner

Therapist
~1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Trauma Professional who works with adults ages 15–65 navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. I have a special focus on individuals with a history of foster care, kinship care, adoption, or those transitioning out of the system.

My approach to therapy

My approach is trauma-informed, strengths-based, and collaborative. I incorporate attachment-based work to help clients understand how early relationships and experiences impact current patterns, especially for those with complex trauma backgrounds. I utilize Family Systems and Structural Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for trauma, Motivational Interviewing, and psychoeducation to support insight, healing, and meaningful change.

I aim to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can process your experiences while building practical tools to move forward with clarity and confidence.

What you can expect from me

In our first session, we’ll focus on getting to know you—what brings you to therapy, what you’ve been experiencing, and what you hope to gain from the process. I’ll ask questions to better understand your background, including any past experiences that may be impacting you now, while moving at a pace that feels comfortable for you.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Participatory, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    ~1 year of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Pittsburgh
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Pennsylvania)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Geisinger, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Pennsylvania, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, The Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    PTSD
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Grief or loss, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Attachment Based, Strength-Based, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Psychoanalytic, Behavior Management, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Behavioral, Structural Family, Trauma Focused CBT, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Relational, Attachment Based Family Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English