Shawn Hunt, LPC-MHSP, NCC

Licensed Professional Counselor (License #6738)
National Certified Counselor

 

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“ Navigating darkness requires resources. Therapy allows someone else to come alongside you and help you shoulder the burdens being carried so that you won’t do it alone.”

 

Specialties:

Post Traumatic Stress | Combat Trauma | Complex Trauma | Moral Injury | Suicidality | Depression | Anxiety | Grief and Loss | Life Transitions | Identity Issues | Autism Spectrum Disorder | Existential Theory | EMDR Therapy | Prolonged Exposure Therapy | Men’s Issues |

Services Offered:

Individual Counseling | Telehealth Counseling | Young Adults Counseling | Family Counseling | Couple’s Counseling | Group Counseling |

Primary Populations:

Veterans, Active Duty Service Members, and their Families | Parents Navigating Autism Spectrum Disorder | Young Adults struggling with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, School-Related Issues, Self-Esteem, Suicidality, or Perfectionism | Parents Struggling with Parent-Child Connection or other Parenting-Related Adjustments | Adults struggling with Trauma, Anxiety, or Depression |

Advanced Training:

  • Level 1 (EMDRIA Approved) S.A.F.E. EMDR Therapy

  • Prolonged Exposure Therapy

  • Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy

  • Safe and Sound Protocol

  • Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (Externship)

Upcoming Trainings:

  • Gottman Couples Therapy Level 1

Prior Experience:

  • Centerstone, Outpatient Therapist

  • Centerstone, Counselor-In-Training, Graduate Intern Student

  • Oak Plains Academy, Director of Residential Services

  • Oak Plains Academy, Lead Mental Health Associate

  • The Hope Women’s Clinic, Counselor-In-Training, Practicum Intern Student

  • The Babb Center, Counselor-In-Training, Practicum Intern Student

Professional Memberships:

  • (ACA) American Counseling Association

  • (AMHCA) American Mental Health Counselors Association (Public Policy and Legislative Committee Member)

Meet Shawn – Direct, Wise, and Grounded Support for Real-Life Healing

If you're looking for a therapist who is direct, down-to-earth, and genuinely invested in getting to know you before diving into the deeper work—Shawn may be the counselor you’ve been searching for. He brings a rare combination of authenticity, insight, and lived experience to the therapy room, creating a space where you can finally exhale, feel seen, and begin the process of healing. With a calm presence and a touch of humor, Shawn helps clients face even the hardest things with courage and clarity.

Shawn is passionate about working with adults navigating complex trauma, life transitions, military-related stress, and the quiet pain of carrying burdens alone. As a retired Army Veteran, he has a deep understanding of what it means to hold things in, to perform under pressure, and to need somewhere safe to land. Whether you're facing long-standing emotional wounds or wrestling with more recent life changes, Shawn is here to meet you with respect, honesty, and unwavering presence.

In the therapy space, Shawn helps clients move toward insight and healing by first creating connection. He takes time to understand who you are—your story, your strengths, and your pain—so that the work you do together is both personal and transformative. His philosophy is simple: “We all need a place where we can lay down the heavy things we carry. Therapy is that place—a space for truth-telling, laughter, and growth.”

Clients often describe Shawn as wise, steady, and real. He has a gift for helping people relax and feel comfortable, even when the work is hard. Whether you’re here to process trauma, improve relationships, or rediscover your own strength—Shawn offers a partnership that’s rooted in respect and results.

Shawn works with:

  • Veterans, service members, and military families seeking trauma-informed, culturally competent care

  • Adults facing complex trauma, grief, or long-term emotional pain

  • Individuals in life transitions who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn

  • Clients looking for a therapist who combines practical wisdom, grounded presence, and authentic care

Shawn brings a lifetime of leadership and service to his role as a clinician. Before becoming a therapist, he served in the Army, where he developed not just tactical skill but emotional insight—supporting others in their darkest moments. His path into counseling was a natural one, rooted in faith, lived experience, and a call to help people step out of survival mode and into lives they don’t have to run from.

He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Austin Peay State University, a Master’s Degree in Christian Ministry Leadership from Liberty University, and a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Grace College and Seminary.

Outside the Therapy Room

When he’s not helping clients navigate life’s toughest challenges, you’ll find Shawn in his workshop shaping steel, in a field or pond looking admiring the deer and ducks, or smoking something delicious on the grill. A skilled blacksmith and woodworker, he brings creativity and craftsmanship into every part of his life—just as he brings patience, presence, and purpose into the therapy space.

Shawn is an INFJ-A (“The Advocate”) on the Myers-Briggs—one of the rarest personality types, especially among men—and an Enneagram Type 8 (“The Challenger”), with a tritype of 8-3-5, known as “The Solution Master.” This powerful mix of advocacy, insight, and strategic thinking shows up in every session as he helps clients feel understood and empowered.

Ready to Take the First Step Toward Healing?

You don’t have to keep carrying the weight alone. Book a free, confidential 15-minute consultation with Shawn today and explore what working together could look like. Whether you're facing trauma, transition, or just need a space where you don’t have to filter yourself—Shawn is ready to meet you with respect, honesty, and steady support. Healing doesn’t have to be perfect. It just has to begin.