What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
About Shahna Duerksen
Focus areas
Adoption Counseling
Codependency
Relationship Struggles
Anxiety
Depression
Stress
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Divorce Counseling
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Interpersonal
Culturally Sensitive
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Existential
Multicultural
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Shahna Duerksen
Hi there, I'm Shahna!
Welcome here. I'm Shahna Duerksen, a licensed marriage and family therapist with a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fresno Pacific University. I realize what a big step it might have been for you to reach out for support. You're in the right place.
My approach
My approach is client-centered and somewhat eclectic, pulling from different treatment modalities-Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, Strengths-based, and Existential-depending on the client and their needs.
My focus
Are you a woman 18 years or older who may struggle with being a people-pleaser, has poor boundaries, a pattern of putting your needs last, stress, parenting challenges, adult ADHD or a later-in-life ADHD diagnosis, infertility, depression, anxiety, or relationship issues? Are you in need of support and a deeper connection and understanding of yourself? Taking care of yourself-self-care-and your mental and emotional well-being is crucial, not selfish. I also work with adoptive parents, parents of children with mental health challenges, individuals experiencing Betrayal Trauma related to infidelity, and partners of sex addicts.
My communication style
I hope that by making clients feel seen, heard, and validated, it will be a first step in their healing journey. I am warm, hospitable, easy-going, use humor, offer gentle prodding when needed, and have been known to throw in some Southern sayings I've learned along the way. I collaborate with clients on treatment goals and planning, coming alongside as a cheerleader to help them find the answers, skills, healing, and hope they are searching for.
My journey to therapy
I know from my own life the value and difference it has made to have trusted people really listen with undivided attention, see me, and validate my feelings-even if they didn't agree with them. That is powerful, transformative, and healing; it has been for me.
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Fresno Pacific University, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy
NPI number
1437651684
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Overall rating
5.00
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She is an amazing listener, gives great advice and is very supportive.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
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What practice does Shahna Duerksen work with?
Shahna Duerksen works with Rula Health - L.A. East.
What are common reasons for patients to see Shahna Duerksen?
Shahna Duerksen frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Shahna Duerksen on their profile.
What languages does Shahna Duerksen speak?
Shahna Duerksen speaks English.