Shauna Dawson

As a Black, LGBTQ+-affirming therapist, I hold space for the full complexity of who you are — at every age. I specialize in supporting children, adolescents, and adults through LGBTQ+ identity work, trauma, life transitions, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. My clients include children, adolescents, and adults — particularly LGBTQ+ individuals, clients from the Black and broader BIPOC community, and people from all walks of life. I have hands-on experience working with children and youth in school settings, which informs the relational depth I bring to every age group. I hold meaningful space for intersectional identity — the layered, ongoing work of coming into yourself across multiple dimensions. I provide therapy for LGBTQ+ issues, trauma, identity development, life transitions, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and personal growth. I integrate mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of well-being. My approach brings together Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Affirmative Therapy — creating sessions that are warm, collaborative, and genuinely client-led. I hold a Master of Social Work from Simmons University, a Bachelor's in Human Services from Northeastern, and an Associate's in Human Services Management. I offer secure, confidential online therapy to clients in Massachusetts, with sessions available in 60 or 45-minute formats and sliding scale pricing. Book a free 15-minute consultation to discuss how we can support you.