Mrs. Shirah Dawn Canaga, MA, LPC, NCC
(She/her)
Preferred Name: Shirah
About Me
As a therapist, I provide a trauma-focused and person-centered approach to help individuals make their own choices to move toward a healthy lifestyle. I enjoy working with adults, children, and couples. I believe people can become more in balance with themselves and in their relationships by understanding themselves while becoming aware of their needs and issues. My intention is to create a safe therapeutic space that fosters learning, healing, and growth. I welcome individuals' personal beliefs, cultural identity, lifestyle, and spirituality. I intend on working on therapy goals during each session and accomplishing resilience.
Education & Experience
My experience in the helping profession has been providing counseling and career services at Lane Community College, working as a therapist at Lane County Behavioral Health, providing family assessments at Child Welfare and creating behavioral support plans for children under the care of Department of Human Services (DHS). I hold a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwest Christian University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Family & Human Services from the University of Oregon.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
Shirah is a member of EMDRIA and a alumni scholar of the National Board for Certified Counselors Minority Addiction Fellowship Program.
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Addictions
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Family Issues
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Sports Injuries
- Stress Management
- Survivor's Guilt
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- Couples
- Families
- First Responders
- Seniors
- Veteran Center
Language
- English
Insurance
- Aetna
- Medicaid
Pacific Source
