Care Philosophy

Client centered therapy is used to develop a therapeutic relationship. Respect for the client’s experiences, values and beliefs are maintained throughout the counseling process. As therapy progresses, interventions using aspects of client centered, cognitive behavioral, EMDR and a variety of coping skills are used to support the client in the progress toward their therapeutic goals.

About Me

Shawn Akina graduated from Idaho State University in 2003 with a master’s of counseling degree M.Coun. He was born and raised Pocatello ID and together with his wife Steffanie of 30+ years raised his three children in Pocatello. His hobbies include cooking, teaching fitness classes and dancing.

Board Certifications

Counseling

Population Served

Adults, Men, Teenagers (ages 13-17), Women, Elder (ages 65+)

Services

Group Counseling, Individual Counseling

Procedures

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Treatment (EMDR), Person Centered Therapy

Specializations

Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder/Manic Depressive Illness, Christian Counseling, Depression, Grief, Schizophrenia Disorders, Self Esteem, Suicidal Ideation

Validated Date: 2025-01-27