Licensed Professional Counselor
Specializing in Individual and Couples Therapy for those navigating Relationships, Intimacy and Sexuality in Dallas, TX including Self- Awareness, Neurodivergence, Communication Building, Conflict Resolution, Sexual Concerns, Sexual and Gender Identity, and Open Relationships.
Live authentically and build meaningful connections.
I’m Shawn Chrisman. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Doctor of Philosophy in Human Sexuality (PhD) specializing in helping individuals and relationships navigate how they engage with the world. Most of us (around 95%) believe we are self-aware, research suggests that only about 10-15% of us are truly self-aware. Knowing who we are and how we show up in the world informs how we find purpose, how we relate to others and how we find satisfaction in our life. You may find yourself struggling with being your authentic self, living to your values, setting boundaries or breaking out of unhealthy patterns; I offer a safe and affirming space for growth and self-discovery. I provide both in-person and online therapy.
My Services:
Therapy for individuals, couples, or relationships:
- Self-exploration: Identifying your values, expressing your wants and needs, understanding unhealthy patterns
- Relationship issues: Infidelity, lack of intimacy, communication difficulties, conflict resolution
- Neurodivergence: ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
- Sexual concerns: Low desire, pain, performance anxiety, erectile concerns
- Gender identity exploration
- LGBTQ+ identity: Exploring attractions and identities, coming out, navigating relationships
- Alternative relationship models: Ethical non-monogamy, open relationships, polyamory, kink/BDSM lifestyles
- Problematic sexual behaviors: porn addiction, sex addiction
Whether you are looking to:
- Discover your authentic self
- Grow intimacy with others
- Increase emotional regulation
- Harness conflict resolution skills
- Interrupt unhelpful behavior patterns
- Increase communication effectiveness
- Find your purpose
My approach:
- Eclectic therapy: I utilize evidence-based methods tailored to your unique needs and goals.
- Hypnotherapy: I offer this option to access deeper self-understanding and facilitate positive change.
- Affirming: I support and honor all sexual identities, gender identities, and relationship identities
Additional information:
Finding the “right” therapist for you and your situation can feel overwhelming. However, this is an important step toward supporting you, your child, and your family system in the therapeutic process. My hope is that you can learn more about me, as a human and as a therapist, to determine if we are the right fit.
- My education journey includes a Bachelor’s in Marketing from Mississippi State, a Master’s in Sports Management from the University of Texas in Austin, a Master’s in Counseling from Southern Methodist University, and a Doctorate in Human Sexuality from Widener University.
- In my previous careers, I worked in professional sports, agency, retail, and start-up environments. I made the switch to therapy as a profession after being hit with a series of layoffs prompted by the rapidly changing landscape of brick-and-mortar retailers taking a backseat to online retailers.
- I call Texas home after being born in Lubbock and spending most of my life in Dallas.
- My number one version of self-care is travel, whether it’s a day trip to a hidden gem in Texas or a plane ride away.
My rate is $200 for 50-minute session; $300 for 80-minute session. Texas Licensed Professional Counselor (#69376). Click here to request an appointment.
A quote that resonates with me:
“The greatest thing in the world is to know how to belong to oneself." -- -- Montaigne (1533-1592)