Psychotherapy for Adults

My name is Dr. Shawn Atchley and I am an independent practicing social worker in both Ohio (LISW) and Kentucky (LCSW). The background I have brings to the therapist seat a wide variety of experiences ranging from helping dementia patients in a nursing home to supporting a person recovering from a suicide attempt. Making a difference in a person’s or a couple life through the use of appropriate therapy tools provide a deep sense of appreciation of just how difficult the journey in this world can be.
Educational experiences at Northern Kentucky University (Bachelor of Science), Asbury Theological Seminary (Master of Divinity), University of Cincinnati (Master of Social Work), and Methodist Theological Seminary (Doctor of Ministry) adds an intellectual depth and understanding to the way of life in the Greater Cincinnati area. Therapeutic work isn’t just about my technical tools it is also about helping the clients I am privileged to encounter in my work. Finding a therapist is easy finding someone who cares enough to listen isn’t always that simple in the marketplace of helping professionals.

My work as a therapist assisting with general mental health issues includes all the typical symptom challenges like anxiety, depression, Adjustment Disorders, relationship challenges, grief, anger issues, and families affected by substance abuse disorders. The clinical social work that I am involved in five days a week also has been enhanced by a year post master training at the Wayne Institute for Advanced Psychotherapy at Bellarmine University (Louisville, Kentucky). This training has helped to expand my practice to clinical challenges related to trauma work, self-esteem issues, and crisis interventions. Because of my clinical experiences with two different psychiatrists, I have also come to help those dealing with serious mental illness and working with adults on the high functioning end of the Autism Spectrum. Of course, my training in divinity can help, when appropriate for the client, to address spirituality issues as a resource in the therapeutic journey. Healing is a process of the mind, body, and spirit that lead to wholeness in the life of an individual.