About Shawna Acunia
Focus areas
Alzheimer's Disease
Marriage Counseling
Premarital Counseling
Anxiety
Peer Relationship Struggles
Work-Related Counseling
Marriage Conflict Resolution
Premarital Conflict Resolution
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Families
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Family Systems
Coaching
Gestalt
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
Hispanic or Latinx
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Shawna Acunia
Hi there, I'm SHAWNA!
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and proud Latina, dedicated to helping individuals and families break generational cycles and connect with their most authentic selves. Our relationships often suffer when we lose touch with who we truly are. This disconnection can fuel patterns of pain, dysfunction, and trauma across generations. Together, we will work to bring awareness to the unconscious beliefs and behaviors that hold you back and cultivate tools for healing, growth, and transformation
My approach
My approach is rooted in compassion, cultural awareness, and deep respect for your lived experience. I meet you where you are, not where others expect you to be. Together, we’ll explore how disconnection from your authentic self can impact your relationships and contribute to repeating harmful cycles. When we don’t bring awareness to those patterns, we unknowingly carry trauma forward. Whether you're navigating personal struggles, relationship challenges, or generational wounds, I offer a supportive space to process, grow, and move forward with intention.
My focus
Cycles that are not broken often become silent controllers holding us back, feeding fear and anxiety, and preventing us from embracing the lives and relationships we truly deserve. In our work together, we will identify and challenge those patterns so you can reconnect with the most grounded, confident, and authentic version of yourself. My goal is to guide you toward deeper self-awareness and lasting change. Our sessions will focus not just on your emotional and mental health, but on the whole person, your physical, social, spiritual, and overall well-being. Healing isn’t just about managing symptoms, it’s about returning home to yourself.
My communication style
My work integrates Gestalt strategies to help you stay grounded in the present, while also drawing from Narrative Therapy to explore and reframe the stories you’ve carried, especially the ones that have made.
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Popular visit reasons
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Divorce Counseling
Peer Relationship Struggles
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Divorce Counseling
Peer Relationship Struggles
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- University of Phoenix, Master's in Counseling
NPI number
1043514292
How soon can I make an appointment with Shawna Acunia?
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What practice does Shawna Acunia work with?
Shawna Acunia works with Rula Health - L.A. East.
What are common reasons for patients to see Shawna Acunia?
Shawna Acunia frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Shawna Acunia on their profile.
What languages does Shawna Acunia speak?
Shawna Acunia speaks English.