Ms. Shauna Castro-McDaniel, MA

(she, her, hers)

About Me

Be Love Community Counseling was founded to provide a safe, healing space for people that have been oppressed, marginalized or have an identity outside of the "dominant" culture. As a Black, Cherokee, CHamoru (Pacific Islander), two-spirit/same gender loving therapist with many intersections, I welcome and value all parts of you. I offer culturally conscious and empowering therapy for generational trauma recovery and resilience. I integrate evidence based and cutting-edge approaches to support you to access your resources and transform internalized oppression. Therapy is a personalized experience and may include depth therapy, trauma therapy intensives or adjunct therapy but will always be relational.

Education & Experience

* LMFT * Certified in Brainspotting * Certified in EMDR * Certified InterPlay Leader * Certificate in Eating and Weight Disorders

Professional & Volunteer Affiliations

* California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, East Bay Chapter * Gaylesta * Inafamaolek.us

Specialty Area

  • ADD/ADHD/Disruptive Behavior Disorders
  • Family Issues
  • Performance Enhancement
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
  • Spirituality
  • Stress Management

Population Served

  • Adolescents (13-17)
  • Adults
  • BIPOC
  • Children (4-12)
  • LGBTQ+
  • Underserved

Language

  • English