Dr. Carita Shawchuck, PhD
(She/Her)
Preferred Name: Carita
About Me
I am a certified EMDR therapist that also specializes in cognitive and behavioral interventions for adolescents and adults with trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, adjustment problems, relationship concerns, grief and loss and chronic medical conditions, including cancer. I have a special interest in integrating one's faith into therapy, and treating individuals with generalized anxiety disorder, depression, social anxiety, panic, phobias, stress disorders, grief and loss and unresolved family of origin issues. I believe clients achieve the best outcome in therapy when they feel safe in the therapy setting and take an active role in their treatment. I strive to work with clients to develop a plan for treatment that helps them to be and become all they were created to be.
Education & Experience
I earned my doctorate through West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV and completed my APA approved pre-doctoral internship at Michigan State University, Dept. of Pediatrics and Human Development, East Lansing, MI. I have been licensed as a psychologist for over 30 years, and have worked in hospitals, large health systems and groups private practice settings. Currently, I am in independent private pratice. I am licensed to practice in the states of Florida and North Dakota.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
American Psychological Association Florida Psychological Association EMDR International Association Network of Christian Counselors
Specialty Area
- ADD/ADHD/Disruptive Behavior Disorders
- Abuse/Neglect
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Bipolar Disorder
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
- Depression
- Family Issues
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Mood Disorders
- Performance Enhancement
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress Management
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- Seniors
Language
- English
Insurance
- BlueCross BlueShield
- Cigna
Self-Pay with invoices for insurance carriers
