Shauna Goddard-Barger
AMFT
Hourly Rate: $125
Accepts PPO Insurance: No
Sliding Scale: Yes
Office location: Sierra Madre
CHILDREN/TEENS/ADULTS/COUPLES/FAMILIES
ANXIETY/DEPRESSION, LIFE TRANSITIONS, RELATIONSHIP CHALLENGES, SELF-WORTH & BODY IMAGE ISSUES
“I have learned now that while those who speak about one’s miseries usually hurt, those who keep silent hurt more.”
-C.S. Lewis
Being familiar with loss, major life transitions, blended families, and living in different cultures, I have gained personal insight into the challenges that can rock one’s world. I have experienced the importance of having open, authentic, and nurturing support during challenging times. This discovery has led me to pursue my work as a therapist.
My life philosophy is that we are created to be in relationship. When our relationship with ourselves or others suffers, we are not living our best lives. My approach to therapy considers one’s past, present, and future; seeing each person as a unique and intricate individual with possibilities for change and growth from complex histories. I use an integrative therapeutic approach with my clients which can include the psychotherapeutic use of movement, music, and art in addition to verbal communication. Knowing and understanding the whole person is my aim in therapy. My orientation is to encourage growth, transformation, and well-being.
ABOUT SHAUNA
I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies at the University of California Los Angeles. I was a professional ballet and modern dancer for over twenty-five years, dancing in companies both nationally and internationally. My love for dance and movement brought me to Antioch University where I received my Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy as well as a Master’s degree in Dance/Movement Therapy. I am married and have two adult child
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Shauna is a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (#148728) and sees clients under the supervision of
Annie Miller, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFC 52595).