Shane George

My communication style

I enter session with a warm, kind, and approachable way of communicating, often letting the client steer the ship at first and slowly ramping up challenges as the client is ready. I firmly believe that therapy isn't just to validate experiences, it's to help someone see things in a way they never did before. A way that is empowering.

My journey to mental healthcare

My father struggled with addiction my whole life and his behavior impacted several other people in my life, such as my mother. I began studying psychology to understand and hopefully defuse generational patterns that I didn't want to carry on to my own children (which I have one and one on the way!)

My goals for you

I collaborate with clients on SMART goals and regularly check in with progress. I challenge clients to explore and identify their goals and concrete ways to know they are met. I also put a lot of energy in building motivation and personal confidence to reduce therapy burnout.

Our first session

In the beginning I was always taught the first goal of a first session is to make sure there's a second one. For this reason I focus highly on building rapport, getting necessary assessment details, and instilling hope in my clients that the things troubling them, sometimes for years, are absolutely things that can be changed.

I identify as...

• Male
• Caucasian or White
• Agnostic, Spiritual